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What Does The GFR Lab Results Indicate?
Question: thank you, do lab results for gfraa mean anything ? my result is 39 and my doctor says it does'nt mean anything.
Brief Answer:
Low GFR in your case need clinical correlation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings suggests low GFR.Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to determine functional status of kidneys.
Older people will have lower normal GFR levels because GFR decreases with age.
Findings should be corroborated with other renal function tests.
It is important to know your symptoms and reasons for investigations.
GFR is advised in conditions like chronic diabetes mellitus,hypertension,family history of renal disease,recurrent UTI etc.
Low GFR in your case need clinical correlation.If you don't have any symptoms then you shouldn't be worried.It may be age a related finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Low GFR in your case need clinical correlation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings suggests low GFR.Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to determine functional status of kidneys.
Older people will have lower normal GFR levels because GFR decreases with age.
Findings should be corroborated with other renal function tests.
It is important to know your symptoms and reasons for investigations.
GFR is advised in conditions like chronic diabetes mellitus,hypertension,family history of renal disease,recurrent UTI etc.
Low GFR in your case need clinical correlation.If you don't have any symptoms then you shouldn't be worried.It may be age a related finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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