GIPF Patient Lab Results
This is a fictitious patient and all of the lab results are fictitious! They are a part of the GIPF Kidney Health "Say K'no'w Kidney Disease Workshop!
eGFR & uACR Findings
Blood test: eGFR
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate: Based on your blood test and other factors, it tells how well your kidneys are working. A doctor will look at your eGFR over 3 months to decide if you have kidney disease. The stages of CKD are based on eGFR
Urine test: uACR
Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine ratio: Checks for protein in the urine. It helps detect damage to your kidneys. Having protein in your urine for 3 months or more can mean you have CKD