• MODELING
  • ANALYSIS
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to compare renal function formulas with your AI

Connect your AI to the eGFR Calculator to run multiple estimation models on a single set of patient metrics.

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Short answer

How can I compare different eGFR models?

You give your AI the patient's lab values, and it uses the eGFR Calculator to run both the CKD-EPI and MDRD formulas. This provides a direct comparison of the estimated glomerular filtration rate across different estimation methods.

Comparison outcomes

What you get from the comparison

The AI applies the mathematical models to your data to produce these specific outputs.

MODELING

Dual formula runs

The AI executes both the CKD-EPI and MDRD calculations. You get two distinct eGFR values for the same patient data.

ANALYSIS

Variance detection

Your agent identifies the numerical difference between the two models. This helps you see how much the choice of formula shifts the result.

DATA

Standardized output

The AI formats the results into a clean comparison. You receive clear, comparable values for age, sex, and serum creatinine.

HUMAN

Clinical judgment

The AI provides the math, but you decide which model fits the patient's specific clinical context. The AI does not make the final diagnostic call.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as the calculator, applying specific medical formulas to the inputs you provide.

  1. Input processing

    Your agent extracts the necessary patient variables like creatinine, age, and sex from your text or files.

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  2. CKD-EPI calculation

    The AI applies the 2021 CKD-EPI equation to the provided data to find the first eGFR estimate.

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  3. MDRD calculation

    The AI runs the MDRD formula on the same data to generate a second, independent estimate.

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  4. Result comparison

    The agent compares the two outputs and presents them side-by-side for your review.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the comparison immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed patient details with the actual lab values from your patient's chart.

eGFR Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W1TNoUAO9DoNszXUStGuGvaNbO7uMvxkqfh4XuDu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — eGFR Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "egfr-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W1TNoUAO9DoNszXUStGuGvaNbO7uMvxkqfh4XuDu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Compare the eGFR for a 65-year-old male with a serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dL using both CKD-EPI and MDRD.

  • Run the CKD-EPI 2021 and MDRD formulas for this patient: Female, 42, creatinine 0.9.

  • Calculate the eGFR for a 70-year-old female with creatinine 1.2 using both available models.

  • Show me the difference between the CKD-EPI and MDRD results for a male, age 55, creatinine 1.1.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI suggest a diagnosis based on these numbers?

    No. The AI only performs the mathematical calculations for the formulas provided. You must interpret the results clinically.

  • 02

    Does the AI save my patient data to a database?

    No. The AI uses the data to run the calculations in the moment, but it does not store or manage patient records.

  • 03

    Can I use the 2012 CKD-EPI version?

    This specific connector is limited to the tools in its manifest, which includes the 2021 version.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the patient's lab values?

    No. The AI can only read the values you provide to perform the math; it cannot edit your source data.

  • 05

    What happens if I provide an invalid creatinine value?

    The tool will return an error if the input doesn't meet the mathematical requirements of the formula.

  • More questions about eGFR Calculator? The Connector page answers them. See everything the eGFR Calculator Connector can do

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