In this article we’ll get to know about the price , purpose and range of the creatinine blood test.
What is creatinine blood test?
Creatinine blood test is done to check how well our kidney is doing its job of filtering the waste product out of the body.Creatinine is a waste product of regular muscle tissue breakdown and the digestion of protein in diet.kidney is responsible for the elimination of the creatinine All blood contains some creatinine.
Creatinine blood test measure the level of this creatinine in a blood, high level of creatinine in a blood indicates the presence of kidney disease
What is the purpose of creatinine blood test?
The serum blood creatinine test is often used in the following conditions
- To assess kidney function in individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI) symptoms or those at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- to track alterations in renal function over time in individuals with chronic kidney disease
- To assist doctors in determining whether you should stop taking any of your drugs or switch to a lower dosage
Preparation needed for creatinine blood test
- There is no specific preparation such as fasting is needed for this test however if this test is combined with other test then you have to confirm with the doctor about fasting
- Avoid eating meat or any diet rich in protein before the night of the test as it can affect your creatinine levels in the blood.
Procedure for creatinine blood test
- It is a simple blood test, a lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm so that the vein is more visible
- After this your arm is cleaned using an alcohol swab
- Then a sterile needle is used for collecting the blood sample you might feel a little sting when the needle is pricking the skin
- After this you collected blood sample is sent to the lab for further analysis
What should be the normal range of creatinine
The normal range of creatinine is 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL (61.9 to 114.9 µmol/L) for men and 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL (53 to 97.2 µmol/L) for women.
Creatinine blood test price in delhi
The average cost of serum creatinine test in Delhi is around Rs 200 but this cost may vary based on the location. You can get this test done at a discount upto 50% at Rs 100 only.
Creatinine blood test at ganesh diagnostic centre
Get your creatinine blood test done at the convenience of your home with our free home blood sample collection services, we provide 100% accurate results at an affordable range
We are accredited with NABL. so choose a ganesh diagnostic centre if you want 100% accurate results .
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- KFT (Kidney Function Test) (book now)
- Urine Routine and Microscopy (book now)
- GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate (book now)
- 24 Hour Urine Microalbumin (book now)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) (book now)
- Creatinine Clearance (book now)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the creatinine blood test
Creatinine blood test measure the level of creatinine in a blood to assess the health of the kidney
What are the risk of creatinine blood test
There is no risk associated with this blood test however you may feel a little sting when the needle is inserted
When can i get my creatinine blood test report
You can get your creatinine blood test report within in less than 24 hrs
Where can i find creatinine blood test near me
You can type creatinine blood test near me in Google search for the nearest centres available or click here for consultation.
Where are the Ganesh Diagnostic Centres in Delhi?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres are present in Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
What is the cost of creatinine blood test
The cost of creatinine blood test at ganesh diagnostic centre is Rs 100 only.
