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ckd_epi_eq: CKD-EPI equation for GFR.

Description

Predict GFR from serum creatinine, gender, race, and age.

Usage

ckd_epi_eq(scr, gender, reth, age_years)

Arguments

scr

Vector of serum creatinine values in mg/dL.

gender

Vector of genders (either 'Male' or 'Female').

reth

Vector of races/ethnicities.

age_years

Vector of ages in years.

Value

Vector of GFR values in mL/min/1.73m^2.

Details

From Levey AS, Stevens LA, Schmid CH, Zhang YL, Castro AF, Feldman HI, et al. A new equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate. Ann Intern Med 2009; 150(9):604-612. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-150-9-200905050-00006

References

Ring, Caroline L., et al. "Identifying populations sensitive to environmental chemicals by simulating toxicokinetic variability." Environment International 106 (2017): 105-118.