| Program is based on the
following:
 GFR = 141 x min(Scr/κ,1)α x max(Scr/κ,1)-1.209
x 0.993Age x 1.018 [if
female] x 1.159 [if black]
 κ = 0.7 if female.κ = 0.9 if male.
 α = -0.329 if femaleα = -0.411 if male
 min = the minimum of Scr/κ or 1max =  the maximum of Scr/κ or 1
 "BACKGROUND:   Equations to estimate glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) are routinely used to assess kidney function. Current
equations have limited precision and systematically underestimate
measured GFR at higher values." 1
 "CONCLUSION:  The CKD-EPI creatinine equation is more accurate than
the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study equation and could
replace it for routine clinical use." 1
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