get_gfr_category {httk}

Categorize kidney function by GFR.

Description

For adults: In general GFR > 60 is considered normal 15 < GFR < 60 is considered kidney disease GFR < 15 is considered kidney failure

Usage

get_gfr_category(age_years, age_months, gfr_est)

Arguments

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.

Details

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))

Value

Vector of GFR categories: 'Normal', 'Kidney Disease', 'Kidney Failure'.

Author(s)

Caroline Ring

References

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.