作者
Timothy H Mathew, David W Johnson, Graham RD Jones
发表日期
2007/10
期刊
Medical journal of Australia
卷号
187
期号
8
页码范围
459-463
简介
- Since publication of the Australasian Creatinine Consensus Working Group's position statement in 2005, most Australasian laboratories now automatically report an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (based on the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] formula) with results of serum creatinine tests in adults.
- Anecdotal evidence suggests that automatic reporting of eGFR helps to identify asymptomatic kidney dysfunction at an earlier stage and to develop rational and appropriate management plans.
- Changes to the measurement and calibration of serum creatinine assays and issues regarding implementation of eGFR in clinical practice led the Australasian Creatinine Consensus Working Group to reconvene in 2007.
- The recommendations contained here build on the original 2005 position statement and consolidate the role of eGFR in clinical practice.
- The Working Group recommends that the …
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