| AUC | area-under-curve |
| BMI | body mass index |
| cfDNA | cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DMAIMO | (dimethylamino)iminomethyl-ornithine |
| eGFR | estimated glomerular filtration rate |
| GC–MS | gas chromatography–mass spectrometry |
| HSPN | Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis |
| IgAN | immunoglobulin alpha nephropathy |
| KIT | Kidney Injury Test |
| m-cfDNA | methylated cfDNA |
| MAMIMO | (methylamino)(methylimino)methyl-ornithine |
| MDRD | Modification of Diet in Renal Disease |
| RAAS | renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system |
| ROC | Receiver-operator characteristic |