Removing the Race Coefficient from the Calculation of Estimated Glomerular
Filtration Rate
The WSMA supports and promotes immediately removing race-based variables
from estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculations in
Washington state medical laboratories. (B-7, A-22)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services