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Very confused how come i see on here egfr for normal is at least 90 but quest labs and the hospital here in miami all say above 60 is normal?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Equation for eGFR: The "normal" range depends in part on the equation used to estimate GFR (egfr). Some equations do not give a numerical value above 60, others go up to 90. Normal GFR should be greater than 90. It may be time to discuss the matter with your doctor.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Very confused how come i see on here egfr for normal is at least 90 but quest labs and the hospital here in miami all say above 60 is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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