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MDRD GFR Equation

Estimates glomerular filtration rate based on creatinine and
patient characteristics.

IMPORTANT
This calculator includes inputs based on race, which may or
may not provide better estimates, so we have decided to
make race optional. See here for more on our approach to
addressing race and bias on MDCalc.
For the same creatinine value, this calculator estimates a
higher GFR for Black patients.

INSTRUCTIONS
Only for chronic kidney disease (CKD); not accurate for
acute renal failure. This calculator uses the 4-variable
equation from Levey 2006, which relied on a standardized
creatinine assay.

When to Use Pearls/Pitfalls Why Use

Sex Female Male

Age
years

Creatinine
Norm: 0.7 - 1.3 mg/dL

Black race No Yes

Race may/may not provide
better estimates of GFR;
optional

Result:
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Next Steps Evidence Creator Insights

Dr. Andrew S. Levey

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Andrew S. Levey, MD, is the chief of the nephrology division
at Tufts Medical Center and the Dr. Gerald J. and Dorothy R.
Friedman Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine.
His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease (CKD),
diabetic kidney disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr. Levey’s research focuses on laboratory measures to
estimate kidney function, new therapies, and the
development of clinical practice guidelines for CKD.

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Content Contributors
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