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What is estimated GFR (eGFR)?

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best clinically available index of kidney function. Why not measure GFR directly? Measuring the GFR is inconvenient because it requires a 24-hour collection of urine (which is hard to do reliably), and refrigeration of the urine until it is tested. This is why, even though some sources recommend…

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