Table 4

Correlation, bias, precision and accuracy (P30) of prediction equations to estimate relative mGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2)

At dischargeCorrelation (R)Bias, median error (%)Precision (IQR), mL/min/1.73 m2P30 (95% CI)
CG0.73−1.2 (−1.3)22.575.0% (62% to 88%)
MDRD-IDMS0.78−0.8 (−1.3)17.982.5% (70.5% to 94.5%)
CKD-EPI0.810.9 (1.5)17.182.5% (70.5% to 94.5%)
rG-CystC0.89−12.2 (−17.8)14.880.0% (68% to 92%)
  • Bias was defined as the median percentage error between eGFR and mGFR; positive values indicate an overestimation of mGFR. Precision was assessed as the IQR expressed in mL/min/1.73 m2 of the difference eGFR—mGFR. Accuracy within 30% (P30) was the percentage of estimates within 30% of mGFR. Correlation between eGFR and mGFR was reported as correlation coefficients (R).

  • CG, Cockcroft-Gault; CKD-EPI, Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemiology Collaboration; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; mGFR, measured GFR; MDRD-IDMS, Modification of Diet in Renal Disease—Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry; rG-CystC, relative Grubb cystatin C.