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  • Nephrology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Population-level differences between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) are known.
  • Individual-level discrepancies and their clinical impact remain largely uncharacterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the magnitude of individual differences between mGFR and eGFR.
  • To assess the clinical consequences of these discrepancies, particularly in chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 3223 participants from four U.S. community-based cohort studies.
  • Measured GFR (mGFR) determined via urinary iothalamate and plasma iohexol clearance.
  • eGFR calculated from serum creatinine (eGFRCR) and cystatin C.

Main Results:

  • While population-level differences were small (median difference -0.6 mL/min/1.73 m²), individual differences were substantial.
  • At eGFRCR 60, 50% of mGFRs ranged from 52-67; at eGFRCR 30, 50% ranged from 27-38.
  • Significant disagreement in CKD staging was observed, with up to 36% of individuals reclassified based on mGFR.

Conclusions:

  • A considerable individual-level discrepancy exists between mGFR and eGFRCR.
  • eGFR based on cystatin C did not significantly improve accuracy.
  • Laboratories should report the uncertainty of eGFR to prevent misinterpretation as a replacement for mGFR.