A vectorised function to calculate the eGFR using the Nankivell-SPK formula. By default the equation accepts serum creatinine in µmol/l but can be changed to mg/dl by setting the units parameter to "US". To allow for serial measurements over time, such as for transplant follow-up data, there is an optional offset = n parameter which increases the age value used in the equation by n years. It has not been possible to run automated tests to confirm the accuracy of this function, so please use with caution.
nankivell_spk(SCr, Age, Sex, Weight, Height, Units = "SI", Offset = 0)numeric vector of serum creatinine in µmol/l (or mg/dl if units = "US")
numeric vector of patient ages in years
character vector of sex ("F" for female, "M" for male)
numeric vector of patient weights in kilograms
numeric vector of patient heights in centimetres
non-vectorised optional parameter for creatinine and urea/BUN units ("SI" for µmol/l (default), "US" for mg/dl)
non-vectorised optional numeric parameter for offset in years
numeric vector of eGFR values
Reference: Nankivell BJ, Chapman JR, Allen RD: Predicting glomerular filtration rate after simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation. Clin Transplant 1995; 9(2): 129-134
nankivell_spk(SCr = 118, Age = 74, Sex = "M", Weight = 172, Height = 172) # 48.8
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