Hello,
After going through your description of the report, I could suggest the following:
1.(GFR) Glomerular filtration rate is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working.
2. normal results range from 90 - 120 mL/min/1.73 m2. HOWEVER, Older people generally have lower normal GFR levels, because GFR decreases with age.
3. high values could be associated with (cause or effect): Diabetes; Family history of kidney disease. Frequent
urinary tract infections; Heart disease;
High blood pressure Urinary blockage
4. The Stages of
Chronic Kidney Disease (
CKD) as follows: Stage Description (GFR)
1 Kidney damage with normal kidney function 90 or above
2 Kidney damage with mild loss of kidney function 89 to 60
3a Mild to moderate loss of kidney function 59 to 44
3b Moderate to a severe loss of kidney function 44 to 30;
4 Severe loss of kidney function 29 to 15
5 Kidney failure Less than 15
Therefore, your GFR value (73) is consistent with stage 2 or Kidney damage with mild loss of kidney function.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon