Nephrology
Creatinine & eGFR test
Blood tests that estimate how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood.
When this is typically needed
- Routine kidney function monitoring
- Diabetes or hypertension (regular screening)
- Family history of kidney disease
What it involves
A simple blood draw; eGFR is calculated from the creatinine result along with age and sex.
What to expect
A single test is a snapshot — your doctor looks at the trend over repeat tests to assess kidney health.
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