About This Calculator
Author
Andrew S. Levey et al.
First Published
2021
Evidence
Guideline-endorsed (KDIGO, NKF-ASN)
Category
Nephrology
Original Study
New Creatinine- and Cystatin C-Based Equations to Estimate GFR Without Race (NEJM, 2021)
About
The CKD-EPI 2021 equation estimates glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine, age, and sex, without a race coefficient.
Clinical Use
Adults for CKD staging and monitoring. Less accurate at extremes of muscle mass (amputees, bodybuilders, sarcopenia).
