Summary: Today we look at renal function as requested on a blood test and the eGFR, which is now in vogue for measurement of a patient's baseline renal function. The NSF recommends that kidney function should be assessed and monitored using an eGFR, rather than serum creatinine concentration alone, in people identified as having an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Listen to more podcasts in the login area (http://www.medicaleducator.co.uk/student/).
