Hi everyone, I am new to this board. I just need some expertise in reading my lab work....my results is 103 <= 60 what does this mean?? It is good or bad.....pls help me. Thank you
I am assuming you are talking GFR? How old are you? What was the reason for your blood test? An eGFR, which is an estimated glomular filtration rate, gives the doctor a good approximation of overall kidney function. The GFR goes down with age and many kidney ailments. At a glance, and without knowing anything else about your health status and age, I would say that your eGFR is superb!
Last edited by Deanne1962; 08-16-2012 at 11:06 PM.
Thank you Deanne1962....I hope you know I am from canada and I am not sure our readings are the same as the US .... , yes these number are my eGFR reading ....more info for you... i am 47yrs old and i have no high BP and my blood sugar is 5.2 (canadian reading) Does this change your opinion about my results???
Thank you Deanne1962....I hope you know I am from canada and I am not sure our readings are the same as the US .... , yes these number are my eGFR reading ....more info for you... i am 47yrs old and i have no high BP and my blood sugar is 5.2 (canadian reading) Does this change your opinion about my results???
You haven't added why you had a blood test. Is your GFR measured in ml/min? Did you have a creatinine measured, also? The creatinine can be measured in either international or U.S. standard, the latter of which is measured in mg/dl. Frankly, I think your concern is misplaced.
ok deanne1962 the purpose i took these test is for me and my doc to have a baseline on my chemistry before i start on spironolactone meds for my hormonal acne. Here are the exact words written in my lab report creatine results 55 reference range - units 50-100umol/L and for my gfr 103 for results , reference range units - >=60 mL/min oops i made a mistake in my initial email the arrow is to the other direction for my gfr. Now you know my full story.......what does these numbers mean?? Thanks for your concern.
I really appreciate it!
what is a good kidney reading?? 
