Last Updated on November 17, 2024 by Analgesia team
GFR Medical Abbreviation
GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate, which is a measure of how well your kidneys are working. A GFR test checks for kidney disease by measuring how much blood your kidneys filter each minute.
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What it isGFR is the rate at which blood passes through the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys that remove waste and extra water from your blood.
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How it’s measuredGFR can be measured directly, but it’s complicated, so health care providers usually estimate it using a blood test that measures creatinine levels.
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What’s normalA normal GFR for an adult male is 90 to 120 mL/min, but it varies by age.
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What it indicatesA decreased GFR can indicate kidney disease, as damaged kidneys can’t filter blood as well.