Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) During Pregnancy
Laboratory Tests
Obie Editorial Team
What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate?
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the rate in which blood moves through miniscule kidney filters. The test is ordered as part of a kidney series to gauge kidney health. If creatinine levels are higher than normal a kidney panel may be ordered, including the GFR. Some of the conditions that may cause reduced kidney function include kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. As you age, GFR reduces, so age is taken into consideration when the test results are calculated. Other factors that affect GFR, aside from the disease process, include gender, race, weight and height.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the rate in which blood moves through miniscule kidney filters. The test is ordered as part of a kidney series to gauge kidney health. If creatinine levels are higher than normal a kidney panel may be ordered, including the GFR. Some of the conditions that may cause reduced kidney function include kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. As you age, GFR reduces, so age is taken into consideration when the test results are calculated. Other factors that affect GFR, aside from the disease process, include gender, race, weight and height.
Normal Value Range
- Negative Pregnancy Adult: 106 to 132 mL/min
- Pregnancy Trimester One: 131 to 166 mL/min
- Pregnancy Trimester Two: 135 to 170 mL/min
- Pregnancy Trimester Three: 117 to 182 mL/min
