In a recent MREC submission for the VICTOR study the following formulae were given for the estimation of GFR using the Cockcroft-Gault formula.
Males.
GFR = (1.25 *(140-Age) * Weight(KG))/Serum Creatinine(umol/L)
Females.
GFR = (1.05 *(140-Age) * Weight(KG))/Serum Creatinine(umol/L)
I's a simplistic version of the formula, but according to our Oncologists is one that is widely used clinically and reasonable robust
Gary Mascall
Clinical Biochemistry Department
Kidderminster Hospital
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster, Worcs, UK
DY13 8LP
Tel : 01562 823424 extn 3465
Fax : 01562 513030
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>>> Mohammad Al-Jubouri <[log in to unmask]> 01/08/02 02:51pm >>>
Dear Colleagues
A care of the elderly physician asked whether we could
shorten the time of collection for CCT for his elderly
demented clients who wants to start them on
nephrotoxic drugs and also to help with calculation of
the dose. Given that CCT is only a rough estimate of
GFR, would list members make a concession for such a
request? Has plasma cystatin C found its way to
routine clinical use?
Thanks
Mohammad
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Dr. M A Al-Jubouri
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
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