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Creatinine details

What Creatinine shows

Creatinine is a waste product generated at a fairly constant rate from normal muscle metabolism, and because it's filtered almost entirely by the kidneys, its blood level is one of the most widely used markers of kidney function. Elevated creatinine generally means your kidneys are filtering less effectively, though because creatinine production is tied to muscle mass, results can run naturally higher in very muscular people and lower in those with little muscle mass, independent of actual kidney health. It's the key input used to calculate eGFR, a more standardized estimate of kidney filtering capacity, and is typically interpreted together with BUN and, when needed, urine-based kidney tests.

Normal ranges

Typical adult range

0.4โ€“1.5 mg/dL

Most labs report a range close to this

Hormunity optimal range

0.8โ€“1.1 mg/dL

A narrower functional target

Each lab sets its own reference range. Always compare your result with the range printed on your report, and review it with a healthcare provider.

Tests that include Creatinine

Labcorp Not offered
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