The estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) is a metric used to assess kidney function. It quantifies how efficiently the kidneys are filtering waste products from the blood. This estimation is typically derived using a formula that considers blood creatinine levels, age, sex, and sometimes other demographic factors. A higher eGFR generally indicates better kidney function, as it reflects a greater volume of blood being filtered per unit of time by the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units within the kidneys.
eGFR
Rate at which your kidneys filter blood.