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Chronic kidney disease
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New method for assessing renal function
From 1st April 2006 the pathology laboratory will start issuing an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) result alongside the plasma creatinine. The e GFR will allow improved interpretation of renal function taking into account age and sex and the plasma creatinine result. Use of the eGFR has been advocated by the National Service Framework for renal services and is now in widespread use internationally. The guidelines below will help non- nephrologists in general, and primary care clinicians in particular, manage much of CKD without the need for a specialist referral.
- Chronic disease management guidelines for CKD
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Contacts
Information relating to pathology/laboratory issues:
Dr Gary Firth (Lead Clinician, Biochemistry - Princess Royal Hospital)
Tel: 01444 441881 ext 8198
email: gary.firth@bsuh.nhs.uk
General nephrological enquiries about chronic kidney disease or the CKD guidelines
Dr Lawrence Goldberg ( Lead Consultant for the Sussex Kidney Unit)
