Creatinine - Serum Test

When to get tested?

Health experts use creatinine tests to analyze your kidney functions. Your doctor may recommend this test with other kidney tests including blood urea nitrogen or with a comprehensive metabolic panel.

You might need this test if you are having these symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Low appetite
• Puffiness around eyes
• Inflammation in the feet and ankles
• Painful urination
• Foamy or bloody urine

Your doctor can also recommend this test if you have one of these conditions:

• High blood pressure
• Type 1 or 2 diabetes
• Family history of kidney disease

Sample requirements

A little amount of blood will be drawn from a vein in your arm. The creatinine test price is low.

Test preparations

As cooked meat can impermanently raise your creatinine level, it will be recommended to not not eat cooked meat for about 24 hours before appearing for this test. The creatinine test cost is inexpensive.

Result interpretation

An unusual creatinine level may indicate some underlying disease such as:

• Bacterial infections of the kidneys
• Autoimmune disease
• Heart failure
• Clogged urinary tract

However, unusual levels of creatinine do not always indicate kidney disease. Some condition might raise the creatinine level such as:

• Pregnancy
• Diet which ihigh in red meat
• Intense workouts
• Certain medications

However, it is better to consult with your doctor for better understanding your test result. You can book a creatinine test online to get yourself tested.