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Kidney test that considers race as factor coming under new scrutiny

Por: ABC7 Health March 16, 2023

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MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny.Experts are saying the results for African-American patients may not be accurate, and that could result in incorrect or delayed treatment.Seven years ago, 64-year-old Bruce Elliot Ray lost one kidney to cancer, so tracking his kidney function is crucial.When you have one kidney, the other kidney has to work... + full article



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