What does the medical abbreviation gfr non afr am mean?

Answer 1

Glomerular Filtration Rate on a non black person

Answer 2

GFR is the glomerular filtration rate. It is calculated from the chem panel, and then compared to normal rates. Labs typically refer to two sets of norms in the US, one set for African American patients, and one set for other patients.

Answer 3

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is calculated a little differently for African-American patients. This is because African Americans have more muscle mass than other groups. Some doctors and labs do not use your race when finding your eGFR. Ask your doctor or lab if they used your race when they did your eGFR. If they did not, you will need to multiply your eGFR result by 1.2 if you're African American, or ask your doctor to do it for you.

Answer 4

GFR AA stands for glomerular filtration rate African American. Glomerular filtration rate is a calculated measure of kidney function. The result is calculated compared to tables of norms by age, race, and gender. Since clinicians don't often mark race on the lab requisition, the labs provide the norms for African American GFR and non-African American GFR.