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A Glomecular Filtration Rate Test or GFR test is done on diabetics to test to see how much the Diabetes has affected their kidneys. This is because diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure.

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What tests show renal failure?

gfr creatinine


Do you have to fast for a GFR test?

No, you don't need to fast for the GFR, but there are usually other tests completed with the GFR that require fasting. Check with your health care provider for information specific to your situation.


How is GFR regulated?

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A physician is concerned that his patients kidneys are not working well. What tests might he order to test his hypothesis?

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What does a GFR of 96 mean?

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GFR blood test is low?

My husband is 72 - gfr is 64


What causes low GFR?

GFR means glomerular filtration rate. It is a way to measure the kidney's function. In adults the GFR should be somewhere between 100 and 130, while in children it should be about 110. Since the GFR is a measure of the kidney's function it is used to help classify kidney disease. GFR > 90 with no signs of kidney damage like proteinurea = normal GFR > 90 with signs of kidney damage = Category 1 GFR 60-90 = Category 2 (mild) GFR 30-60 = Category 3 (moderate) GFR 30-15 = Category 4 (severe) GFR < 15 = Category 5 (kidney failure)


What does a GFR of 113 mean?

Your estimated GFR is 113 because your kidney function is good.


What is the meaning of gfr stage 2?

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What is a normal GFR?

A normal GFR or Glomerular Filtration Rate, is similar in both men and women. For adults it is between 100-130 ml/min/1.73m2. For children a GFR at 110 ml/min/1.73m2 is normal. GFR's are used to assess kidney damage or kidney disease. Normal GFR (glomerular filtration rate of the kidney) should be above 60.


What does the GFR test for on the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?

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