This test measures creatinine Blood and/or urine levels. Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles as a result of daily work. It is normally filtered by the kidneys creatinine from your blood and removes it from your body in urine. If you have kidney problems, creatinine it accumulates in the blood and is less likely to be excreted in the urine? If blood and/or urine creatinine levels are not considered normal. This can be a symptom of kidney disease.
Other names: blood creatinine , serum creatinine , urine creatinine
What is it used for?
A creatinine This test is used to see if the kidneys are functioning well. This test is often performed in combination with another kidney test, a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, or as part of a broad metabolic panel (CMP). In many cases, the CMP is part of a routine checkup.
Why do I need a creatinine test?
If there are signs of kidney disease, this study may be necessary. These include
- Fatigue
- Swelling around the eyes
- Swelling of the feet and ankles
- Decreased appetite
- Frequent and painful urination.
- Urine is frothy or bloody
This test may also be necessary if there are specific risk points for kidney damage. You may be at increased risk for kidney damage.
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Family history of kidney disease.
What happens during a creatinine test?
Creatinine can be found in blood or urine.
For a creatinine blood test:
The caregiver takes blood from a vein in the arm with the help of a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected in a tube or vial. A small burning sensation is felt as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes no longer than 5 minutes.
For a creatinine urine test:
Your physician will ask you to absorb all your urine within 24 hours. Your physician or laboratory technician will provide you with urine shelters and brochures on sample collection and storage. Daily urine testing usually involves the correct procedure.
- Loosen the urine bottle in the morning and rinse the urine. Determine the time.
- Store all drained urine in a container for the next 24 hours.
- Store the urine container in the freezer or freezer with ice.
- Return the prototype container to the physician or lab office as instructed.
What do I need to do to prepare for the test?
We recommend that you do not eat cooked beef 24 hours prior to testing. Research has shown that cooked beef can increase test results for the time being. creatinine levels.
Was there any risk to the test?
The risk of blood tests is very small. Mild pain and bruising may occur when the needle is inserted, but most signs disappear quickly.
Urine tests carry no risk.
What do the results mean?
In general, a high value means, of creatinine in the blood and low levels in the urine generally indicate kidney disease or another condition affecting kidney function. These include
- Autoimmune diseases
- Bacterial infection of the kidneys
- Obstruction of the urinary tract
- Heart failure
- Complications of diabetes
However, an abnormal result does not necessarily mean kidney disease. With the right conditions, it is quite possible to reach that point. creatinine levels:
- Pregnancy
- Intensive exercise
- A diet rich in red meat.
- Certain medications. Certain medications have side effects and can affect the body. creatinine levels.
If you have questions about your results, consult your physician.
Is there anything else I should know? a creatinine test?
Your physician still has the following options a creatinine clearance test. A creatinine Order a clearance test to determine the level of creatinine The level in your blood. of creatinine in urine. A creatinine Clearance tests provide more accurate information about kidney function than blood or urine tests alone.
Courtesy of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.
