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what should my gfr be at age 76 male? my most resent blood work was 41

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Here is a link to National Kidney Foundation and eGFR and age relationshipkidney.org/atoz/content/gfr.

Also check with Doctor on your sodium, potassium and phosphorus blood levels.

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Sophiebun11 in reply to orangecity41

That's an interesting link. I am amazed at how high my eGFR should be for my age.

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Imagine might be more changes coming if they used the fomula for height and weight.

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