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What is baseline GFR ?

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Hi,

I've included a link for you that explains about eGFR. Anything higher than Stage 1 numbers would be normal. Having said that, you should be aware that even with a "normal" eGFR the number does go down as we age.

kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr

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Website explains eGFR values.

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...

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