What is bGFR?

What is bGFR?

bGFR (unstressed), a surrogate of kidney function, averages in healthy sub- jects from 110 to 130 ml/min/1.73 m 2 in females and males, respectively. It changes with age, sex and body size, with considerable variation among individuals depend- ing on diet and other situations [1] .

What is glomerular test for?

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

What does it mean if you have high eGFR?

There are five stages: Stage 1 (eGFR of 90 or higher) indicates mild kidney damage, but your kidneys are working well. Stage 2 (eGFR between 60 and 89) indicates an increase in kidney damage from stage 1, but the kidneys continue to function well.

How is GFR test done?

What happens during a GFR test? A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out.

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