Serum creatinine

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A waste product cleared by the kidneys. Why it is done: To check kidney function (RFT/KFT). DigiNepal SI द्वारा उद्धृत स्रोतों से तैयार · सामान्य जानकारी, निदान नहीं · स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें

स्रोत: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

Why it is done

To check kidney function (RFT/KFT).

Preparation

No fasting usually; avoid heavy meat or hard exercise just before. Typical adult range: men: 0.74 to 1.35 mg/dL (source: Mayo Clinic Laboratories); women: 0.59 to 1.04 mg/dL (source: Mayo Clinic Laboratories). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Creatinine above 4.0 mg/dL (KDIGO AKI 2012 stage 3 threshold). High values may mean: Reduced kidney function, dehydration. Low values may mean: Low muscle mass. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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यह कहाँ कराएँ

सामान्य प्रश्न

Serum creatinine क्यों किया जाता है?
To check kidney function (RFT/KFT).

Serum creatinine के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting usually; avoid heavy meat or hard exercise just before. Typical adult range: men: 0.74 to 1.35 mg/dL (source: Mayo Clinic Laboratories); women: 0.59 to 1.04 mg/dL (source: Mayo Clinic Laboratories). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Creatinine above 4.0 mg/dL (KDIGO AKI 2012 stage 3 threshold). High values may mean: Reduced kidney function, dehydration. Low values may mean: Low muscle mass. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.