A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny.

MINNEAPOLIS — A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable. Race is no longer being considered an important test to estimate kidney function.

UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years.

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A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny.