Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI)

The Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) is a method used by healthcare professionals to estimate how well your kidneys are functioning. It calculates an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on your blood tests for creatinine, age, sex, and sometimes race. This helps doctors detect and monitor kidney disease early, assess its severity, and guide treatment. CKD-EPI is considered more accurate than previous methods, especially at higher kidney function levels, improving diagnosis and management of CKD across diverse populations.