Question

A 55-year-old with CKD has eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 520 mg/g. Which threshold mandates nephrology referral per guidance?

Accepted Answer

eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m² and/or UACR ≥300 mg/g

Answer

eGFR <60 with any albuminuria

Answer

Any UACR >30 mg/g

Answer

Only when eGFR <15

Answer

Only if resistant hypertension present

Practice question

A 55-year-old with CKD has eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 520 mg/g. Which threshold mandates nephrology referral per guidance?