Creatinine

Creatinine is a waste product produced by your muscles during normal metabolism. Your kidneys filter creatinine from your blood, so its level reflects how well your kidneys are working.

Category: Metabolic Panel

Also known as: creatinine, creat, cr, serum creatinine

Reference range: 0.7–1.3 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: mg/dL

High values may indicate

High creatinine levels may indicate kidney disease, dehydration, high muscle mass, or a diet very high in meat.

Low values may indicate

Low creatinine levels may indicate low muscle mass, severe liver disease, or pregnancy.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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