3 lab numbers can predict if you'll need dialysis in 10 years—and most IgA Nephropathy patients aren't tracking them correctly.
In this episode, I break down the exact labs my IgAN patients monitor to prevent kidney failure. I'll show you how to read your lab report, explain the MEST-C biopsy score, and walk you through a free prediction tool that calculates your personal 5-year risk.
These numbers separate stable IgA Nephropathy from progressive disease. Once you understand them, you shift from passive patient to the CEO of your own kidney health.
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WE DISCUSS:
- The 3 lab values every IgAN patient must track for life
- Proteinuria targets: why less than 1 g/day isn't good enough
- How to find and interpret eGFR on your lab report
- The MEST-C biopsy score and what each letter means
- The free IgAN Prediction Tool that calculates your 5-year risk
- How often to test based on your stability
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IgAN PREDICTION TOOL:
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10533/international-iga-nephropathy-prediction-tool
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