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When calculating creatinine clearance using the MDRD equation (eGFR), which of the following factors are considered?

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A)	verification that the patient has been fasting

B)	identification of ethnicity

C)

body mass

D)	time of day of blood collection

E)	physical workout schedule of the patient

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