Table 1.

Diagnostic criteria for CKD. CKD is diagnosed in individuals found to meet any of these criteria for at least 3 months [3].

• eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2

• Urine albumin/creatinine ratio > 30 mg/g (≥3 mg/mmol)

• Abnormalities of urine sediment

• Hematuria

• Tubular disorders resulting in electrolyte abnormalities

• Histologic abnormality of kidney tissue

• Structural abnormality of kidney on imaging

• History of kidney transplant