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EGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) is a measure of how well the kidneys are working in filtering waste from the blood. The normal eGFR for adults is usually more than 90, but it declines with age even in people without kidney disease. A very low eGFR may indicate kidney failure. An eGFR test is used to evaluate kidney function, clinically. eGFR is an estimated number based on a blood test and age, sex, body type, and race. For patients younger than 40 years, CKD is defined by eGFR below 75 mL/min/1.73m2, for patients with ages between 40 and 65 years, CKD is defined by 60 mL/min/1.73m2. It is essential to know the cause of kidney disease and check the kidney function to plan treatment in case an eGFR falls below 60 for three months or more.
Echogenicity refers to the ability of a tissue to send back an echo and show up as a light area in an ultrasound scan. The echogenicity of a tissue can be uniform or non-uniform, and non-uniform echogenicity may indicate abnormal changes within the tissue. Increased liver echogenicity on an ultrasound may indicate liver disease or damage, and can be a sign of fatty infiltration. Echogenicity can also be used to assess the degree of steatosis in asymptomatic patients with liver abnormalities. Overall, echogenicity is an important factor in medical imaging, particularly in ultrasound examinations.
Transferrin saturation is a medical laboratory value that is measured as a percentage. It is the ratio of serum iron concentration and total iron-binding capacity expressed as a percentage. Transferrin saturation is used to detect iron deficiency or overload in the body. Transferrin saturation values of less than 20% suggest iron deficiency, while those of more than 50% indicate iron overload. If transferrin saturation is high, it may be a sign of hemochromatosis, a condition in which the body absorbs too much iron. Transferrin saturation is influenced by liver disease and inflammation, and other tests should be performed to confirm a diagnosis.
The ALP test, or alkaline phosphatase test, is a medical test that measures the amount of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the blood. ALP is an enzyme that is found throughout the body and is commonly used to diagnose liver damage or bone disorders. The ALP test can be used for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of various health conditions. Low levels of ALP can indicate a deficiency in zinc and magnesium, as well as a rare genetic disease called hypophosphatasia. High levels of ALP in the blood may indicate liver disease or certain bone disorders. The ALP test is often used to screen for or help diagnose diseases of the liver or bones. It can also be used to monitor other health conditions.
