Question

A 59-year-old man with eGFR 55 and UACR 35 mg/g (A2) asks about nephrology referral timing per KDIGO 2024. Which risk threshold is suggested?

Accepted Answer

Consider referral when 5-year kidney failure risk ≥3-5%

Answer

Refer only when eGFR <30 regardless of risk

Answer

Refer only when UACR >300 mg/g

Answer

Refer when 2-year kidney failure risk ≥1%

Answer

Refer all CKD patients at diagnosis

Practice question

A 59-year-old man with eGFR 55 and UACR 35 mg/g (A2) asks about nephrology referral timing per KDIGO 2024. Which risk threshold is suggested?