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What should your eGFR value be?
A normal eGFR is 60 or more. If your eGFR is less than 60 for three months or more, your kidneys may not be working well. Use this chart to see what your eGFR may mean.
When should I worry about my GFR?
A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range. A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease. A GFR of 15 or lower may mean kidney failure.
Should I worry if my GFR is 45?
Your kidney function is still considered normal if the GFR number is 90 or greater. If your GFR is 45, you know that your kidneys are working at approximately 45 percent of the normal rate.
What should my GFR be at age 75?
What is a normal eGFR number?
| Age (years) | Average eGFR |
|---|---|
| 40–49 | 99 |
| 50–59 | 93 |
| 60–69 | 85 |
| 70+ | 75 |
Are tomatoes bad for kidneys?
Tomatoes are another high potassium fruit that should likely be limited on a renal diet.
What is the normal range for EGFR in blood tests?
The healthcare practitioner uses the result that applies to the particular patient in order to interpret the results correctly. A normal eGFR for adults is greater than 90 mL/min/1.73m 2, according to the National Kidney Foundation.
What does “EGFR” on a blood test stand for?
eGFR is short for estimated glomerular filtration rate. Your eGFR is a number based on your blood test for creatinine, a waste product in your blood. It tells how well your kidneys are working.
Do I need to fast for EGFR blood test?
You can eat and drink as normal before some blood tests. But if you’re having a “fasting blood test”, you will be told not to eat or drink anything (other than water) beforehand. You may also be told not to smoke before your test.
What is considered low EGFR?
An eGFR below 60 mL/min/1.73m2 suggests that some kidney damage has occurred. The test may be repeated to see if the abnormal result persists. Chronic kidney disease is diagnosed when a person has an eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73m2 for more than three months.