eGFR Calculator (MDRD Simplified)

eGFR Calculator (MDRD Simplified) | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

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Key facts

Category: Health
Input types: number, select, checkbox
Output type: json
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

Estimate glomerular filtration rate with the simplified 4-variable MDRD equation using age, sex, and IDMS-traceable serum creatinine. The calculator returns a BSA-indexed eGFR in mL/min/1.73 m² and assigns a CKD stage from G1 to G5 for stable adults.

When to use

Estimate eGFR for CKD staging in a stable adult.
Review how age, sex, and serum creatinine affect an MDRD eGFR result.
Compare a standard race-free MDRD estimate with the legacy 1.212 coefficient for historical reference.

How it works

1Enter an age from 18 to 120 years and a positive serum creatinine value in mg/dL.
2Select the patient's sex; the female adjustment is applied when Female is selected.
3The calculator applies the simplified MDRD formula: 175 × SCr^−1.154 × age^−0.203, with the female factor when applicable.
4Review the eGFR, unit, CKD stage, and whether the legacy race coefficient was applied.

Use cases

Clinicians and students reviewing eGFR calculations and CKD stage thresholds.
Patients organizing stable kidney-function results for discussion with a healthcare professional.
Researchers or analysts comparing standard MDRD outputs with the legacy coefficient for historical data.

Examples

1. Standard MDRD estimate for a 60-year-old man

Clinician or medical student

Background

A stable 60-year-old male has an IDMS-traceable serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dL.

Problem

Estimate eGFR and identify the corresponding CKD stage.

How to use

Enter age 60, select Male, enter serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL, leave the race coefficient off, and set 4 decimal places.

{"age":60,"sex":"male","serumCreatinine":1.4,"raceCoefficient":false,"decimalPlaces":4}

Outcome

The calculator returns an eGFR of 51.6942 mL/min/1.73 m² and CKD stage G3a, described as mildly to moderately decreased.

2. Historical coefficient comparison for a female patient

Renal data reviewer

Background

A 50-year-old female has a serum creatinine of 1.6 mg/dL, and an analyst needs to reproduce a historical MDRD calculation.

Problem

Show the MDRD result when the legacy 1.212 coefficient is applied.

How to use

Enter age 50, select Female, enter serum creatinine 1.6 mg/dL, enable the legacy race coefficient, and set 4 decimal places.

FAQ

What does this calculator estimate?

It estimates eGFR with the simplified 4-variable MDRD equation and reports a BSA-indexed result in mL/min/1.73 m².

What inputs are required?

Age and serum creatinine are required. Sex is available as a male or female selection and defaults to Male.

Is the race coefficient enabled by default?

No. The 1.212 coefficient is off by default and is provided only for historical comparison.

Can I use this result for medication dosing?

No. This is a BSA-indexed eGFR for CKD staging; drug dosing generally requires an un-indexed creatinine clearance estimate such as Cockcroft-Gault.

When should this MDRD calculator not be used?

It is not intended for acute kidney injury, pregnancy, or body-size extremes, and it is not a substitute for medical advice.

{"age":50,"sex":"female","serumCreatinine":1.6,"raceCoefficient":true,"decimalPlaces":4}

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1. Standard MDRD estimate for a 60-year-old man

2. Historical coefficient comparison for a female patient

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