Measured (and estimated) glomerular filtration rate: reference values in West Africa.

Background: Establishment of normal reference values for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is mandatory in nephrology. However, no data are available for measured GFR (mGFR) in Africa.

Methods: GFR was measured in 237 healthy adult subjects (103 women and 134 men, mean age 34 ± 10 years) by iohexol plasma clearance.