Laboratory Evaluation of Kidney Disease
Laboratory measurement and reporting are critical to promoting early detection and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). NIDDK's major laboratory-related efforts address GFR and urine albumin.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
NIDDK encourages routine reporting of estimated GFR with all serum creatinine determinations for patients age 18 and older, when appropriate and feasible. Learn more about GFR equations and factors affecting eGFR accuracy.
eGFR Calculators
Use NIDDK's eGFR calculators to estimate kidney function for adults and children.
Urine Albumin Standardization
Urine albumin measurement and reporting is critical to the early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Read about urine albumin standardization issues.
Last Reviewed July 2013