GFR and Stages?

[CA_Coast]

Can someone clarify how GFR and the stages of kidney failure are related? I thought I understood but then I read posts like “GFR of 10, stage 4” and then “GFR 14 stage 5”.

[Hidden]

This link should answer your questions and clear up any confusion. If you have other questions there are many knowledgeable folks here who can provide answers.

davita.com/education/kidney...

[CA_Coast in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. That was my understanding. Maybe some folks are misinformed.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

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[3Kidneys]

Below shows the five stages of CKD and GFR for each stage:

Stage 1 with normal or high GFR (GFR > 90 mL/min)

Stage 2 Mild CKD (GFR = 60-89 mL/min)

Stage 3A Moderate CKD (GFR = 45-59 mL/min)

Stage 3B Moderate CKD (GFR = 30-44 mL/min)

Stage 4 Severe CKD (GFR = 15-29 mL/min)

Stage 5 End Stage CKD (GFR <15 mL/min)

DaVita › education › stages

[CA_Coast in reply to 3Kidneys]

Yep. It was just that numerous folks here seem to not follow these guides.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

HI CA,

Not sure what you mean by people not following these guides? Can you explain? There are many factors, not just GFR to define how kidney disease presents and how people deal with it. GFR indicates filter ability of the kidney. That's all. But there is much more to kidney disease. GFR is just a ratio and one indicator of function. And it fluctuates.

[CA_Coast in reply to Bassetmommer]

Some folks have stated things like they have a GFR of 8 and are in stage 4

[Philipjm]

Hi the correct name is eGFR, the e stands for estimated as this is the best estimate at the time of the blood test and will vary a little. The other posts give an accurate description of the stages of CKD

Best wishes Philip

[CA_Coast in reply to Philipjm]

I do know that’s the correct term. Just being lazy.