Authors: Marcén R, Dal Canton A
Abstract
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the parameter currently used in renal transplantation to monitor renal function and to predict long-term survival of the graft. Due to practical difficulties in measuring GFR through inulin or creatinine clearance, formulas have been 
designed to estimate GFR from serum creatinine and indirect indices of creatinine production from muscles, i.e., gender, age and body weight. These formulas have been used to monitor renal graft function and to predict graft outcome. Present evidence indicates that estimated GFR (eGFR) can be a relatively imprecise instrument to measure renal function, but remains useful for monitoring graft function and predicting graft outcome. Despite certain limitations, eGFR has provi...