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This question is, I guess, for Dr. Bruce. My 3rd class medical is up for renewal this month. Last fall I visited my regular doctor three times for flu symptoms. As he always does, he did some bloodwork including something called Standard Metabolic Profile which starting last year now includes serum creatinine. My readings last fall were 1.0, 1.1, and then 1.2 in December. This is in the normal range at that lab but at the very top. Concerned, I made an appointment with a nephrologist team at the local university center. They rechecked my creatinine and did an ultrasound. Creatinine was 1.0 (normal according to their lab), the ultrasound showed no calcifications, a 1.0cm cyst on left kidney, and both kidneys within the normal range of size though on the small side. They calculated a GFR of 85. One of the doctors said my results were "normal", the other said there might be some "smouldering pathology" and to come back for a repeat check in several months to a year.
Is this an issue to the FAA? Am I looking at deferral or denial for this? How to handle on the 8500-8?
Is this an issue to the FAA? Am I looking at deferral or denial for this? How to handle on the 8500-8?