Abstract

Background

Commonly used estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations include a Blackness race modifier (BRM) that was incorporated during equation derivation. Race is a social construct, and a poorly characterized variable that is applied inconsistently in clinical settings. The BRM results in higher eGFR for any creatinine concentration, implying fundamental differences in creatinine product or excretion in Black individuals compared to other populations. Equations without inclusion of the BRM have the potential to find kidney illness earlier in patients at the greatest risk of chronic kidney illness (CKD), but as well has the potential to over-diagnose CKD or impact downstream clinical interventions. The purpose of this study was to use an evidence-based approach to systematically evaluate the literature relevant to the functioning of the eGFR equations with and without the BRM and to examine the clinical impact of the use or removal.

Content

PubMed and Embase databases were searched for studies comparing measured GFR to eGFR in racially diverse developed populations using the Modification of Diet in Renal Affliction or the 2009-Chronic Kidney Illness Epidemiology Collaboration-creatinine equations based on standardized creatinine measurements. Additionally, we searched for studies comparison clinical employ of eGFR calculated with and without the BRM. Here, 8632 unique publications were identified; an additional 3 studies were added post hoc. In total, 96 studies were subjected to farther analysis and 44 studies were used to make a concluding assessment.

Summary

In that location is limited published evidence to support the employ of a BRM in eGFR equations.

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