Pseudonyms
eGFR,Creat
Collection Requirements
4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum
Tube Colour
Light Green, Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
Male & Female:
0w to <1w: 22-93
1w to <4w 17-50
4w to <2y: 11-36
2y to <6y: 20-44
6y to <12y: 27-58
Male:
12y to <15y: 35-83
15y to <19y: 50-110
>19y: 60-110
Female:
12y to <15y : 35-74
15y to 19y: 8-82
>19y: 45 - 90
Availability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 66500
Notes
eGFR in ml/min/1.73m2 is calculated using CKD-EPI based on creatinine level, age and sex. [https://kidney.org.au/health-professionals/egfr-calculator].
Test code: CR
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