Glomerular Filtration Rate - Estimated Test | Austin Pathology

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Glomerular Filtration Rate - Estimated

Alternate Names	eGFR
Ordering Information	This test is automatically calculated with each Urea and Electrolyte (U&E) request.
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Notes	eGFR is automatically calculated from serum creatinine, sex and age, using the CKD-EPI formula as of 22.10.12 and as per Kidney Health Australia guidelines. It is not calculated on patients under 18 years of age.
Frequency	Daily
Reference Interval	> 90 mL/min/1.73m²

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Test Code	EGFR
Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP