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I understand an estimated gfr of 34 & creatinine of 173 umol/l may indicate kidney disease does a urea level of 27 mmol/l provide additional evidence?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

No: Creatinine and GFR gives a better idea.

Answered 11/12/2014

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A member asked:

I understand an estimated gfr of 34 & creatinine of 173 umol/l may indicate kidney disease does a urea level of 27 mmol/l provide additional evidence?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

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