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Indications for renal ultrasound in chronic kidney disease (CKD)

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Offer a renal ultrasound to all people with CKD who:

  • have progressive CKD (eGFR decline more than 5 ml/min/1.73 m^2 within 1 year, or more than 10 ml/min/1.73 m^2 within 5 years)
  • have visible or persistent invisible haematuria
  • have symptoms of urinary tract obstruction
  • have a family history of polycystic kidney disease and are aged over 20
  • have stage 4 or 5 CKD
  • are considered by a nephrologist to require a renal biopsy

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