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Serum Creatinine
Renal Function Insight for Comprehensive Kidney Health Assessment
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Description
A creatinine test is a measure of how well your kidneys are performing their job of filtering waste from your blood.
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Normal Range:
- Men: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL
- Women: 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL
Note: Reference ranges can vary slightly based on the laboratory and methods used.
Interpretation:
- Normal Creatinine Levels: Indicates healthy kidney function, though it doesn't rule out early kidney disease.
- Elevated Creatinine Levels:
- Mildly elevated: May indicate mild kidney damage or dehydration.
- Significantly elevated: Can signal more severe kidney impairment, chronic kidney disease (CKD), or acute kidney injury (AKI).
Sample Type:
- Blood sample (venous blood), usually drawn from a vein in the arm.
Frequently Asked Question
High serum creatinine can be due to diabetes, dehydration, high blood pressure, kidney stones, autoimmune conditions, UTI or prostate diseases.
The high levels of creatinine are a marker of underlying kidney disorders. The body shows a variety of symptoms like changes in the amount and frequency of urine, changes in blood pressure, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching sensation all over the body, swelling on feet and ankles and nausea. However, different people may experience different symptoms depending on their body type and conditions.
Anything above the level of 1.3mg/dl in males and above 1.1 mg/dl in females is considered a high or bad creatinine level. It indicates the kidney is not working effectively.
If the high levels of creatinine are due to dehydration, then drinking water will help in lowering the creatinine levels.
You should avoid food rich in sodium, protein, phosphorus and potassium. Avoid taking lots of proteins, red meat and fish products if creatinine is high.
Consult a doctor to make changes in diet and lifestyle as per your health status. Take proper medications and treatment for the underlying cause of high creatinine.
High levels of serum creatinine are usually not harmful on their own. Rather, they can be a marker of other health problems. Hence, it becomes important to know the reason behind it.
You can take the creatinine test as a part of your regular health checkup. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or/and any symptom of kidney damage, your doctor will prescribe you this test. It can be tested at regular intervals to monitor kidney health. The results of the creatinine test will also help the doctor in understanding the efficacy of the treatment plan.
The normal creatinine levels are: For children (3 to 18 years of age): 0.5-1.0mg/dL. For adult male: 0.9-1.3mg/dL For adult female: 0.6-1.1mg/dL
Report in 12 hours
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Serum Creatinine
Renal Function Insight for Comprehensive Kidney Health Assessment
৳320
৳400
20% OFF
Sample Type
blood
Fasting Required
No
Description
A creatinine test is a measure of how well your kidneys are performing their job of filtering waste from your blood.
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Assured
Free Report
Counselling