Question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 presents for routine follow-up. According to NICE guidelines, which measurement is the best marker of CKD progression over time?

Accepted Answer

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) trend

Answer

Serum creatinine alone

Answer

Urine dipstick for protein

Answer

Serum urea levels

Answer

Cystatin C levels

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 presents for routine follow-up. According to NICE guidelines, which measurement is the best marker of CKD progression over time?