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- Creatinine test - Mayo Clinic
Overview A creatinine test is a measure of how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering waste from the blood Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy-making processes in muscles Healthy kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood Creatinine exits the body as a waste product in urine
- High creatinine levels: Causes, symptoms, and when to seek help
Creatinine is a waste product of the muscles In a healthy body, the kidneys filter creatinine from the blood and excrete it through the urine High levels of creatinine can indicate kidney
- Creatinine | National Kidney Foundation
Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the digestion of protein in your food and the normal breakdown of muscle tissue It is removed from the blood through your kidneys Everyone has some creatinine in their blood, but too much can be a sign of a possible kidney problem
- Creatinine - Wikipedia
Creatinine ( kriˈætɪnɪn, - ˌniːn ; from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas) 'flesh') is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate from muscle and protein metabolism It is released at a constant rate by the body (depending on muscle mass) [3][4]
- Creatinine Clearance Test: Purpose, Levels Results
Creatinine clearance is one way to estimate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR), or how well your kidneys are filtering your blood The GFR is the main number used by your provider to determine how well your kidneys are working
- Understanding Your Creatinine Levels: Expert Kidney Disease Testing - UPMC
Creatinine is a normal waste product your body produces when muscle tissue breaks down Your kidneys filter creatinine from your blood before removing it through your urine If your kidneys aren’t working properly, it can cause high creatinine levels in your blood and low levels in your urine What Is A Creatinine Test?
- Low Creatinine: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments - Healthline
Low creatinine levels may result from low muscle mass, malnutrition, and some underlying health conditions Treatment may include lifestyle and dietary changes, as well as medication Creatinine
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