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GFR dropped 5 more points and I don't know why.
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 31 9:03am | Replies (132)Comment receiving replies
@dks In my experience, even within the same lab, they can use different machines, based on what testing is being done. While the equipment is calibrated, there might be small differences. And, in most situations, the lab marks down the patient's age/gender and fasting/non-fasting indications. As you no doubt have read within these threads of conversation, it is best to look at trends, not a single set of results.
I am curious why you are considering changing labs?
Ginger
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Thank you for your reply, Ginger!
In the case of my blood work, the lab I've been going to is very tiny & I was referred to go there by my previous doctor (whom I'm no longer seeing). Last week when my husband went there for his labwork, he was not impressed with the way it was handled. So, I was thinking that maybe I might check out the Dignity Health Lab, which is a much larger medical association in our area. I'm not looking for a different outcome regarding my CKD, just possibly a better experience.
Thank you for answering my question as to the results most likely not differing b/c that was a fear of mine: that they might differ by quite a bit & that would then be very confusing.