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What does my eGFR mean

2021-08-26 12:19:04
Pls tell me what do I need to do. My Blood Urea nitrogen is low. Should I visit a nephrologist or not.
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EGFR is in indirect estimate of kidney function (filtration rate) calculated from blood creatinine and body weight and height. You value is about 178 ml/ minute which is normal.  Low blood urea nitrogen is normal and does not require a nephrologist consultation.

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