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- Creatinine test - Mayo Clinic
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
- What to know about high creatinine levels - Medical News Today
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]
- High Creatinine Levels: Test, Causes, Symptoms - Healthline
Having creatinine levels in your blood above 1 2 mg dL for males and 1 0 mg dL for females may indicate a potential issue with your kidneys, such as an infection or kidney disease Creatinine
- Creatinine Clearance Test: Purpose, Levels Results - Cleveland Clinic
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
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