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| eGFR Test | - |
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Measure eGFR |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0008 |
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Test Type | Biochemistry |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | 1 |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| eGFR Test |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0008 | |
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Test Category | Kidney disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Serum; 2 mL; SST | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 7 D(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | 1 M(s) | |
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# Test(s) | 1 | |
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Processing Method | Spectrophotometry | |
| **Creatinine and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Creatinine and eGFR Test, Renal Function Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1970s to assess kidney function, advancing nephrology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures serum creatinine and calculates eGFR to evaluate kidney filtration capacity.**Preparation and Patient History**: Blood; report edema, hypertension, or kidney history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for diagnostic testing.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~90%; specificity ~95%; detects kidney dysfunction in ~80% of cases; guides therapy.**References Cited**: Testing.com Kidney Tests 2023; Labcorp Creatinine/eGFR Test 2025; UpToDate Kidney Function 2025 |