<s>[INST] WHAT ARE THE 5 STAGES OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE? [/INST] Once CKD is diagnosed it is important to determine the level of kidney function. The National Kidney Foundation has identified 5 stages of chronic kidney disease. Each stage represents a level of kidney function as defined by a creatinine clearance.

The 5 stages are:

Stage 1 CrCl > 90
Stage 2 CrCl 60-89
Stage 3 CrCl 30-59
Stage 4 CrCl 15-29
Stage 5 CrCl <15 or dialysis Source: COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH. Link: https://www.crh.org/physician-practices/columbus-regional-health-nephrology-hypertension/faq-about-kidney-disease#:~:text=CKD%20is%20chronic%20kidney%20disease,family%20history%20of%20kidney%20disease.. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>