Creatinine is a normal waste product present in our blood that comes from muscles where the kidneys filter the creatinine out of our body through urine.
Creatinine is a normal waste product present in our blood that comes from muscles where the kidneys filter the creatinine out of our body through urine.
Serum creatinine level or blood creatinine level can be measured with the help of blood test. This test helps determine the condition of your kidney.
What does serum creatinine level result mean?
The serum creatinine level or blood creatinine may vary depending on your age, gender, health history and other factors.
A normal level of creatinine depends on how much muscle mass you have. The normal level for man is higher than that of a woman. Whereas children have lower levels than both men and women.
The value of creatinine is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). The normal values according to gender are:
- Male =0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL
- Female=0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL
After your creatinine level test if your levels of creatinine is high it may be either that you have the stated suspected diseases:
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Urinary system blockage
- Muscle related disease
- Dehydration
- Heart failure
- Shock
- Thyroid gland overreaction
If your level of creatinine is low than the normal level than you might have
When can I get my creatinine level test?
This test is often included as a part of regular medical checkup. It is therefore usually included during whole body checkup test in various clinics and laboratories.
You may also need to undergo for the creatinine level test if your body has certain ailments such as diabetes, kidney disease, old age or even positive family history of kidney disease. You will need this test even if you are a patient undergoing treatment for kidney related disorder. There is increased risk of creatinine levels in populations of Asian, Hispanic, American Indian, Blacks or Pacific Islander.
If you have kidney disease these are the signs and symptoms:
- Tiredness
- Swelling of feet or ankles
- Puffy eyes
- Poor appetite
- Dry skin
- Muscle cramps
- Frequent urination
- Painful urination
- Presence of blood or protein in urine
Is serum creatinine level of 2.9 mg/dL dangerous?
When your serum creatinine ranges at the value of 2.9 mg/dL it indicates impaired kidney function and calls for immediate medical attention so please contact your nearest doctor or a nephrologist. 2.9 mg/dL is a very high level for your body creatinine level because it is raised when your body can no longer get rid of waste products with or without any underlying health concerns.
How is the test for serum creatinine done?
Serum creatinine levels are measured by the help of blood sample test. The procedure involves drawing out of blood from your veins either from your hand or arm.
Does the test for serum creatinine level pose any complications?
The test does not pose any serious health complications after it is done but since the blood test uses needle it might carry mild risk of pain and stinging sensation when the needle pricks your arm or hand, there might be mild bleeding, infection and feeling of light head.
What are the factors that can affect the test for serum creatinine?
The factors that can affect or interfere with the true readings of the test are as follows:
- During pregnancy
- Consumption of high meat diet recently
- Consumption of large doses of Vitamin C
- Consumption of certain medications such as antibiotics
How can I get ready for the serum creatinine level test?
You need not prepare anything for this test except for the fact that you will need to inform your healthcare provider if you are a female and is pregnant, if you are under any medications in forms of Vitamins, herbs or supplements.
Can I improve my own creatinine levels when it is out of normal range?
Yes, you can by:
- Keeping yourself hydrated
- Maintaining a balance diet
- Avoid creatinine supplement
- Avoid drugs such as anti-inflammatory or NSAIDs
- If you are consuming alcohol or smoking quit them
What are the symptoms of high creatinine level?
The level of high creatinine most often indicates poor kidney function and the associated symptoms are :
- Nausea or vomiting
- Swelling
- Fatigue
- Change in color of urine or frequency
- Muscle weakness or cramping
What is the treatment for high creatinine?
The treatment for high creatinine depends on the underlying cause and should be monitored
- If you have underlying conditions like diabetes or hypertension
- Check medications that can be affecting your kidneys
- Lifestyle modifications like well-balanced diet or doing more physical activity
What is the treatment for low creatinine?
The treatment for low creatinine level also depends on any underlying condition you might have. For instance if you are malnourished than take adequate amount of proteins and a well maintained balance diet.
How can Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center help in determining your serum creatinine level?
At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center we offer various number ample tests for determining serum creatinine level:
- 24 Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance
- Albumin-Creatinine Ratio 24 Hour Urine
- Albumin-Creatinine Ratio
- BUN Creatinine Ratio
- Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine
- Calcium Creatinine Ratio Urine
- Creatinine (body fluid)
- Creatinine and eGFR
- Creatinine Clearance
- Creatinine Glomerular Filtration Rate
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Conclusion
Serum creatinine test is a very common test that helps provide you the health of kidney. It may vary upon different people depending on age, sex, body size, ethnicity and other factors. Serum creatinine test solely cannot be used to configure your kidney status as some people may have normal creatinine level as reported in their lab test result but may actually have kidney disease . The opposite of having a high serum creatinine may not kidney disease. So it is very important to clinically corelate.
