CHAPTER 2:Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 25Glomerular Filtration Rate
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is a formula that measures kidney function. The formula uses age, gender, weight (in kilograms), and your creatinine level to determine how well your kidneys are working.
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