Misdiagnosis & Underdiagnosis
The eGFR Race Coefficient and Why It's Finally Going Away
For decades, a number on your kidney function report was adjusted based on race. Here's what that meant, and what changed.
By Allison Smith, MSN, FNP-C · April 3, 2026 · 9 min read
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What the formula actually did
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How it changed who got referred for a transplant
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What you can ask at your next appointment
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