While participating in morning rounds, a physician mentions needing an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The nurse recognizes that this laboratory result will require which of the following?

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An estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) requires a creatinine result, as creatinine is a waste product produced by the muscles and excreted by the kidneys. eGFR is used to measure kidney function by estimating the amount of creatinine that is cleared from the blood by the kidneys. A 24-hour urine collection and total protein value are not necessary for eGFR calculation, and the patient's body weight is not a factor in this test.

While Participating in Morning Rounds, a Physician Mentions Needing an Estimated