get_gfr_category {httk} | R Documentation |
For adults: In general GFR > 60 is considered normal 15 < GFR < 60 is considered kidney disease GFR < 15 is considered kidney failure
get_gfr_category(age_years, age_months, gfr_est)
age_years |
Vector of ages in years. |
age_months |
Vector of ages in months. |
gfr_est |
Vector of estimated GFR values in mL/min/1.73m^2. |
These values can also be used for children 2 years old and greater (see PEDIATRICS IN REVIEW Vol. 29 No. 10 October 1, 2008 pp. 335-341 (doi: 10.1542/pir.29-10-335))
Vector of GFR categories: 'Normal', 'Kidney Disease', 'Kidney Failure'.
Caroline Ring
Ring CL, Pearce RG, Setzer RW, Wetmore BA, Wambaugh JF (2017). “Identifying populations sensitive to environmental chemicals by simulating toxicokinetic variability.” Environment International, 106, 105–118.