2023年11月19日 · Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages, ranging from stage 1 to stage 5. Each stage is determined by a blood test known as the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which establishes how well your kidneys filter waste and …

2 天之前 · When looking at your eGFR results, a higher number is better. In general, an eGFR value lower than 60 is a sign that your kidneys may not be working properly. An eGFR lower than 15 is a marker of kidney failure. In general, there are …

2022年7月13日 · eGFR of 15 -59 may mean kidney disease; eGFR below 15 may mean kidney failure; What is a normal eGFR number? In adults, the normal eGFR number is usually more than 90. eGFR declines with age, even in people without kidney disease. See chart below for average estimated eGFR based on age.

2025年3月18日 · An eGFR number lower than 15 means you may have severe kidney damage. Your kidneys have failed and no longer work to filter waste from your blood, or they are very close to failing.

2021年6月17日 · Healthcare providers use estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to determine if you have kidney disease, and if so, what stage. eGFR measures your kidneys’ ability to filter toxins or waste from your blood. A very low number may indicate kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant.

2023年11月9日 · A GFR of 15 or lower is a sign of kidney failure. This is when your kidneys stop being able to effectively filter wastes and extra fluids from your blood.

2021年4月18日 · While stage four is characterized by a GFR between 15-30, ESRD means that your GFR has dipped below 15 – generally less than five years after diagnosis. Swelling in the lower extremities (feet and ankles) and abdomen. Weight gain or weight loss.