National Guideline Clearinghouse | Screening for chronic kidney disease: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
December 24, 2012
Guideline Title
Screening for chronic kidney disease: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
Bibliographic Source(s)
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Screening for chronic kidney disease: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med 2012 Oct 16;157(8):567-70. [10 references] PubMed |
Guideline Status
This is the current release of the guideline.
Ann Intern Med. 2012 Oct 16;157(8):567-70.
Screening for chronic kidney disease: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
Source
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Rockville, MD, USA.Abstract
DESCRIPTION:
New U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD).METHODS:
The USPSTF reviewed evidence on screening for CKD, including evidence on screening, accuracy of screening, early treatment, and harms of screening and early treatment.POPULATION:
This recommendation applies to asymptomatic adults without diagnosed CKD. Testing for and monitoring CKD for the purpose of chronic disease management (including testing and monitoring patients with diabetes or hypertension) are not covered by this recommendation.RECOMMENDATION:
The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of routine screening for CKD in asymptomatic adults (I statement).- PMID:
- 22928170
- [PubMed - in process]
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