Differences in decline in GFR with age between males and females. Reference data on clearances of inulin and PAH in potential kidney donors

摘要

Background. To ensure that potential kidney donors have no renal impairment, it is extremely important to have accurate methods for evaluating the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The golden standard, clearance of inulin, has been used in the present study. The aim was to evaluate the effects of age and sex on renal function and present reference data.