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Creatinine test is a blood test to measure a protein called creatinine in the body. Creatinine is found in muscles and thrown out of the body exclusively by the kidneys. It therefore estimates how well the kidneys are functioning. Creatinine can also be measured in urine.
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Creatinine test is a blood test to measure a protein called creatinine in the body. Creatinine is found in muscles and thrown out of the body exclusively by the kidneys. It therefore estimates how well the kidneys are functioning. Creatinine can also be measured in urine.
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What type of illnesses/infections can creatinine test detect?
Creatinine blood test can detect reduced kidney function and kidney failure.
What happens if your creatinine level is high?
High creatinine levels in themselves are not life threatening. It indicates that the kidneys are not functioning properly and that can have serious health problems.
What level of creatinine indicates kidney failure?
A serum creatinine level of more than 1.2mg/dl in women and more than 1.4mg/dl in men indicates kidney failure. It suggests at least 50% kidney tissue is damaged.
Why do doctors test for creatinine?
Doctors might ask creatinine test if you have signs of reduced kidney function, or if you have high risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes or other auto-immune diseases.