Understanding Your Kidney Labs: eGFR, Creatinine, BUN, ACR & More | Kidney Function Test Explained

Episode 309: James Fabin and Dr. Rosansky dive into understanding your kidney labs! In this video, we explain the key tests like eGFR, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and more. Learn what these numbers mean for your kidney health and how to interpret them to better manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Stay informed and empowered with practical tips and expert insights.

Kidney Function Test Explained will include:
What is eGFR?
Understanding Serum Creatinine
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Explained
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Overview
Urinalysis and Kidney Health
Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
Creatinine Clearance Test

Dr. Rosansky is a highly respected nephrologist and an esteemed author of the book "Learn the Facts about Kidney Disease". With an illustrious career dedicated to the field of nephrology, he has made a significant impact on countless lives through his clinical practice and his insightful writing. His book has served as an essential guide for many patients navigating kidney disease, demystifying complex medical concepts and providing practical advice for managing the condition. Dr. Rosansky's commitment to patient education and his deep expertise in kidney health have firmly established him as a leading authority in the field of nephrology.
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IMPORTANT: This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. This video is not meant to replace a physician's advice, supervision, and counsel. For medical advice, please consult your physician.

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[kekoal]

I was recently diagnosed with stage 3 CKD and am so glad I found your channel. I’ve read and watched so many videos about CKD and your video makes everything easier to understand. Thank you for putting out this information.

[cynthiabragg]

Hello James and Dr Rosansky great show tonight.

[howardhill]

Very helpful to understand what's behind the numbers and how they relate to each other. Thank you.

[JillShepherd-orlw]

Have CKD since 2014. My eGFR went from 31 to 17 in the last four months. At 17 I freaked out and got on a strict renal diet with lots of veggies and fruit. My current eGFR is 26. I feel better now. I have low hemoglobin 9.9 and am anemic because of the kidneys I do have kidney failure. I have a good attitude and still working hard on my renal diet. It is difficult but I do not want dialysis. And I do not qualify for transplant.

[stevegambill]

Thank you for taking our questions.
What does kidney function mean when only one kidney is affected by a stone, please? The other kidney is fine. Thanks for concisely explaining the function of iron also in building hemoglobin to help increase RBC’s.

[CKingmon]

I have been following this channel for over two years. Great advice as usual! I have Dr. Ro’s book, It contains wonderful information.

[Fishflorida]

Isn’t a Cystatin C test a much more accurate test for GFR?

[missclarestube]

12 minutes in, so far, so much useful info. thank you so much. In a month I have gone from gfr 27 to 23 and it is worrying me and trying to wrack my brains of how this happened, i reduced my salt intake which lowered my bp. wonder if this caused it.

[Shellbee]

Thank you! Lots of good information. ❤

[easymoney]

My creatinine levels always run high normal and it kinda bothers me. [1.15 -1.24] I'm a male with a normal amount of muscle. Most guys are [0.8 to 1]; why am i so high?

[ivettesantana]

on 22:54 did he not mean UDER 60 W. PROTEIN IS KIDNEY DISEASE?

[BG-twyl]

Hi James I always love to watch your talk with Dr. Rosansky please sometimes also talk about PKD diet to take, medication and supplements cause lots of inflammation at social media IAM confused. Help!

[carmenross]

Please do thisLab works again Doc and James

[dlemmon]

So confused about water intake at CKD 3b!! Please clear this up. National kidney association says at this level you have to limit water. All others say 3 liters. Please help me understand this.

[dougmurrayshow]

Great video... thank you for making these videos...

[robjus]

Love you guys. Hope you can address protein levels again. Thanks

[angiekitson-harris]

What a wonderful and extremely interesting interview, .so much info to absorb but absolutely crucial to know to be able to discuss with personal doctor who, to be honest dont seem to have a clue about what they're talking about. And that's being nice. All they seem to do is scare you to death.
Wish there was a Spanish version 0f this discussion to print out or even in English and I would gladly translate it to Spanish to help people with CKD here in Mexico. God bless you both 🙏🙏

[zonrey]

If GFR after multiple test 40-44. Does it mean with 2 kidneys, each kidney’s filtration rate is 20-22?

[andrewslifestyle]

Watching from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Trying to find the Drs book here, if not when I get back Stateside. I’m being treated by a nephrologist here on the island. He and I are working on my kidney disease which has been decrease from a 5 to a 4 @ 18.5 GFR. Interested in reducing my Anemia and this Dr is helping.

[Knife_Collector]

Will supplements cause GFR and Creatinine to be off? Such as I take nattokinase to help lower BP and clean plaque in arteries. Also take a other supplements for blood pressure, and then some such as NAC, Quercetin and other antioxidants, and others, though none contains Creatinine. If Supplements which are helping to "clean" your body will cause readings to be off, can you do a video on this?