CREATININE
Service Description
Creatinine Blood Test Purpose: Assess Kidney Function: Measures how well the kidneys are filtering creatinine, a waste product from muscle metabolism. Diagnose Kidney Disease: High levels can indicate impaired kidney function or kidney disease. Monitor Kidney Health: Tracks kidney function in individuals with chronic kidney conditions or undergoing treatment. Preparation: No Special Preparation: Usually, no fasting is required, but your doctor might have specific instructions based on your overall health and other tests. Procedure: Blood Sample: A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. Testing: The sample is analyzed to measure the concentration of creatinine. Normal and Abnormal Results: Normal Range: Typically, 0.6-1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Normal ranges can vary slightly depending on age, sex, and muscle mass. Elevated Creatinine: Indicates potential kidney dysfunction or damage, dehydration, or conditions affecting muscle mass. Low Creatinine: Can be seen in cases of decreased muscle mass or certain medical conditions. Interpreting Results: Elevated creatinine levels usually suggest impaired kidney function. Additional tests, such as a urine test or imaging studies, may be needed to further evaluate kidney health. Understanding Urea and Creatinine Together Both tests are commonly used together to assess kidney function: Urea and Creatinine Ratios: The ratio of blood urea to creatinine can help diagnose different types of kidney problems. For instance, a high urea-to-creatinine ratio may indicate dehydration or gastrointestinal bleeding, whereas a normal ratio with high creatinine levels might suggest intrinsic kidney disease. GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate): Creatinine levels are often used to estimate the GFR, a key indicator of kidney function. A lower GFR indicates reduced kidney function. Clinical Context Acute Kidney Injury: Rapid increases in urea and creatinine levels might suggest acute kidney injury or sudden kidney dysfunction. Chronic Kidney Disease: Persistent elevations in urea and creatinine may indicate chronic kidney disease (CKD), which requires ongoing management and monitoring.
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Naghata, College Road, Majhdia, Nadia, West Bengal, India