eGFR (ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE)
₹150
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre providing the eGFR Test. This test provides an estimate of the effectiveness of filtering waste from the blood and excess fluids by the kidneys. It is a key measure of kidney function and may be used to evaluate kidney health and determine kidney damage in individuals who have been diagnosed with kidney disease.
What is eGFR?
eGFR is a test that shows how well your kidneys are filtering blood, based on a calculated body surface area of 1.73 square metres. Normally measured indirectly from serum creatinine. The output is reported in the units of millilitres per minute per 1.73 square metres (mL/min/1.73 m²). It is used to aid the doctor in determining the functional ability of the kidneys and to decide if more testing or monitoring is needed.
Conditions Evaluated
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease is a condition in which kidney function or kidney structure is abnormal for a prolonged period of time. Doctors use eGFR as one of the tools to assess the level of kidney function and classify CKD stage (along with other data and tests such as urine albumin levels).
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Acute Kidney injury is the sudden decrease in kidney function. Consider sharing a change in serum creatinine and eGFR with clinical assessment; but when kidney function is changing quickly, the eGFR may be less reliable.
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Similarly, when a person has high blood sugar for a long time, the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys are affected, leading to diabetic kidney disease. In people with diabetes, eGFR can be used to monitor the filtering capacity of the kidney.
Hypertensive Kidney Damage
Chronic hypertension may cause damage to the blood vessels that travel to and from the kidney and eventually impair its function. For people with hypertension, eGFR can be used by the doctor to track the changes in how well the kidneys are working.
Reduced Kidney Function
However, if there is a continued decrease in the eGFR, this may suggest that the kidneys are not working as well as they should. The result is used by the doctors to help decide on the cause, based on symptoms and other tests that were taken.
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy provides services in all three fields of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology under one roof, thus working towards patient care in a coordinated manner. In our lab, careful consideration is given while handling the blood samples; standard testing procedures are followed, and adequate quality testing is conducted at different stages. We provide detailed, accurate reporting, reliable diagnostic support services, and a patient-centric approach to care to support doctors in making informed decisions.
Book Your eGFR Test
To book your eGFR test at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, contact our centre and follow the team's instructions. Bring your prescription and previous kidney function tests for evaluation and comparison of results.
Test information: No fasting is generally required. A blood sample is collected to measure serum creatinine, which is used to calculate eGFR.
Reporting: Within 24 hours*
- Fasting is generally not required for the eGFR test.
- Follow any specific instructions provided by your doctor or laboratory.
- Inform the laboratory staff about existing medical conditions, especially kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
- Share details of your current medications and supplements with the staff.
- Do not stop or change any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
- Carry your doctor's prescription and previous kidney function or serum creatinine reports, if available.
- Inform your doctor if you have recently experienced dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, or any significant change in your health.
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