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We are in Greece and the blood and urine test show no mention of gfr, they seem to use different scales. Is there a way to work it out

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Not sure but the gfr in uk is a combination of measurements like creatine etc & if its egfr30 thats 30% kidney function so its no different to if you drs telling you your 30%! hope that helps!

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