Question

A 70-year-old man is found to have an eGFR of 28 mL/min/1.73m², consistent with stage 4 chronic kidney disease. According to NICE, at what eGFR threshold is referral to nephrology typically recommended?

Accepted Answer

<30 mL/min/1.73m²

Answer

<60 mL/min/1.73m²

Answer

<45 mL/min/1.73m²

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<15 mL/min/1.73m²

Answer

At any stage if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is found to have an eGFR of 28 mL/min/1.73m², consistent with stage 4 chronic kidney disease. According to NICE, at what eGFR threshold is referral to nephrology typically recommended?