Urine Creatinine Clearance 24 Hour Test - Book at Affordable Price

What is Creatinine?

Creatinine is considered to be a chemical waste product which is produced by the muscle metabolism.

When the kidneys are in normal function, they are able to filter the creatinine and other waste out of your bloodstream. These waste products are removed from your body through urination.

What is a 24 Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance Test?

A creatinine urine test is used to measure the amount of creatinine present in your urine.

The test can be helpful for your doctor to evaluate how well your kidneys are functioning. This is useful for diagnosing or ruling out kidney disease and other conditions that are affecting the kidneys.

Other Names: Serum Creatinine Test

Why is this Test done?

This test can be done to when a person experiences the following symptoms:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Tiredness and weakness
• Trouble sleeping
• Swollen feet and ankles

Guidelines to follow before, during and after the test

Here are some guidelines an individual can refer to once they have decided to undergo Creatinine clearance 24 hour Urine Test

The required documents needed for this test includes your valid government ID and an appropriate Doctor’s prescription.

Before the test

One should follow the instructions as listed below

• 24-hour volume test usually is a noninvasive procedure and it involves the collection of urine.
• You would be given one or even more containers for collecting and also storing the urine.
• Since this test also involves collecting and storing the urine for 24-hour period, you consider scheduling this test for the day when one is at home.
• Tell your healthcare professional if you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you consume any supplements or prescription over-the-counter medications
• Avoid consuming certain foods or even beverages if advised by the doctor.
• Ask the doctor if you would need to even begin the test at particular time of day.

What all drugs affect the test results?

• Antibiotics
• Stomach acid medicine or pill

Note: Kindly, refer to the doctor before stopping any medication on your own.

During the Test

It has been seen that if you take many urine samples throughout the day, it might also provide an even more accurate picture of the urine content.

The steps are as follows:

• Starting on the day 1, you should urinate as soon as you wake up.
• After that, you should be collecting  the toilet in the particular container for the next 24 hours to avoid any sort of contamination.
• On day 2, as before, in the morning urinate into the container.
• Now, cover the container with tight-fitting cover. Then, please place it in cool spot until sample submission.
• At Ganesh Diagnostic, you can also have in-home sample collection or you can drop it off at our center for further testing.

After the test

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Creatinine Clearance, 24 Hour Urine test in Delhi

The creatinine clearance test cost varies INR 200 to INR 1200 by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.