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GFR Calculator (MDRD Equation)

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Estimates Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation. GFR is a measure of kidney function.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Serum Creatinine (mg/dL), Age (years), Gender, and Race in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Estimated GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Young Adult, Male, Not Black

Serum Creatinine (mg/dL): 0.9 mg/dL; Age (years): 30 years; Gender: Male; Race: Not Black or African American

Estimated GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²): 99.08013236 mL/min/1.73 m²

Elderly Adult, Female, Not Black

Serum Creatinine (mg/dL): 1.2 mg/dL; Age (years): 75 years; Gender: Female; Race: Not Black or African American

Estimated GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²): 43.79548696 mL/min/1.73 m²

Middle Age, Male, Black

Serum Creatinine (mg/dL): 1.1 mg/dL; Age (years): 55 years; Gender: Male; Race: Black or African American

Estimated GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²): 84.23253748 mL/min/1.73 m²

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.