In this blog we’ll address the importance of measuring serum creatinine level for the diagnosis of the kidney disease this article will also shed some light on the preparation and the procedure needed for the serum...
Creatinine is a chemical compound present in our blood or urine as a residue of energy producing processes of the muscles. This chemical compound is filtered out of the blood with the help of the kidney. Therefore the presence of high level creatinine in blood indicates
A kidney injury Serum Creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine present in a blood. This test is usually suggested by the doctors to evaluate how well the kidney is working
What are the benefits of serum creatinine test
- This test helps provide a picture of how well a kidney is working
- Measurement of creatinine level in a blood also helps in assessing the signs of kidney damage. Early detection of renal disease can be done using this test
- Monitoring the treatment effectiveness and the prognosis of the existing kidney disease
- Determining the underlying condition which may affect the kidneys functions
Reasons of high creatinine level in a blood
Apart from the damage or injury to the kidney, the creatinine level can also increase in the blood due to
- Excessive physical exercise
- Dehydration
- Protein rich diet
- High blood pressure
- Chronic illness
Some tips to balance your creatinine level
- As high level of creatinine indicate a kidney damage therefore timely management is necessary, you can follow these tips to manage your creatinine level
- Dehydration can affect your kidney from functioning properly therefore avoid dehydration
- Increase your fibre intake as high fibre diet can help your kidney to function properly
- Watch your protein intake as too much of protein in your diet can overload the kidney and it may aids in the increase in the serum creatinine level
- Monitor your blood glucose level regularly and manage it accordingly as high glucose level in a blood can cause kidney damage
Preparation for serum creatinine test
- Tell you doctor if you are taking any medicines
- No fasting is required for this test
- Avoid eating meat or protein before the day of the test
- Avoid alcohol consumption before the test as it may affect the test results
- Do not take any creatine supplements before the test
Procedure for the serum creatinine test
- Lab technician will tie the rubber band around your arm to find the vein
- After this needle attached with the syringe is inserted into the vein
- With the help of the syringe the blood sample is collected in a vial
- Punctured site is covered with the cotton ball to avoid the bleeding
- After this the collected blood sample is sent to the lab for further analyses
Normal range of serum creatinine level
- For men: 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dl
- For women: 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dl
Conclusion
The analysis of serum creatinine level is important for evaluating kidney health. Kidney is the most important organ in our body and any injury to the kidney can cause many severe complications in our body therefore looking after the health should be your top most priority and nothing can come in between this goal so book your serum creatinine test from ganesh diagnostic because your health is our top most priority also. We understand that healthy life can sometimes cause a burden on your pockets thats’ y ganesh diagnostic provides a discount upto 50% on diagnostic tests. We also have comprehensive package to assess the overall health of your kidney
Frequently asked questions
What cause the creatinine to rise
High intake of protein and excessive exercise can cause a rise in your creatinine level
Serum creatinine test is a confirmatory test for diagnosing kidney disease
This test indicates the presence of kidney disease but to rule out the exact condition your doctor may order other confirmatory tests also
What is the cost of serum creatinine test
The cost of serum creatinine test at Ganesh diagnostic is Rs 100 only. We have no competition when it comes to the pricing of the tests.
What does this test shows
This test shows the efficiency of the kidney to filter out the waste material
Can creatinine level gets back to normal
Yes after the proper treatment your creatinine level can get back to normal range.
When can i get my test result
You can get your test report on the same day of the test
