QJM Advance Access originally published online on October 14, 2006
QJM 2006 99(11):804-805; doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcl108
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The MDRD formula and validation
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Sir,
MacGregor et al. are quite correct to point out that the MDRD equation will improve identification and management of chronic kidney disease.1 However, the MDRD four-variable formula is not as well-validated as one might hope.
Firstly,
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
The Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich
Department of Chemical Pathology
Queen's Hospital
Burton-on-Trent
email: patrick.twomey@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk
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