What does GFR mean? What is the full form of GFR?
The full form of GFR is Glomerular Filtration Rate
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.
A blood sample is needed.
The blood sample is sent to a lab. There, the creatinine level in the blood sample is tested. Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine. Creatine is a chemical the body makes to supply energy, mainly to muscles.
The lab specialist combines your blood creatinine level with several other factors to estimate your GFR. Different formulas are used for adults and children. The formula includes some or all of the following:
- Age
- Blood creatinine measurement
- Ethnicity
- Sex
- Height
- Weight
GFR
means
Glomerular Filtration Rate
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