INSTRUCTIONS
Steady State Requirement: You must use baseline, steady-state eGFR and UACR values. Do not use labs drawn during an acute hospitalization, illness, or acute kidney injury (AKI). (2) UACR Units: Double-check your laboratory units for the Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio. Ensure you are mathematically matching your lab's unit (mg/g vs. mg/mmol) to the specific input required by the calculator. (3) Equation Type: Use the 4-variable equation (Age, Sex, eGFR, UACR). It is globally validated and performs just as well as the more complex 8-variable equation in predicting progression.
