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What is a creatinine test?
To understand the creatinine test you must
first know something about creatinine. Creatinine
is a by-product of creatine. Creatinine
is filtered out of the body by the kidneys.
Because creatinine production is generally
not affected by diet or exercise, creatinine
level is a good indicator of kidney function.
A creatinine test measures the level of
creatinine in the blood. Click here
to learn more about creatinine and related
creatinine tests, including how the test
is performed.
Note: Creatinine levels
can be measured by both blood and urine
tests. The reference link outlines a direct
relationship between the level of creatinine
in the urine and blood. As the level of
creatinine in the blood rises, the level
in the urine decreases.
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What does it mean to have an abnormal creatinine result?
Click here to learn more about normal creatinine levels and what abnormal levels may indicate.
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Possible causes/diagnosis:
Possible causes of abnormal creatinine results:
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Science Links
Kidneys and Urinary Tract
This link includes a great, interactive diagram to help you learn about the anatomy of the kidneys.
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