Creatinine Test in Amravati - Price & Details

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Creatinine is a natural waste product of the body. This waste material is produced spontaneously when you use your muscles, and some of the muscle tissue breaks down. Most of the creatinine is made in the muscles. When creatine breaks down in muscle metabolism, creatinine is produced, and it enters the bloodstream in constant concentration. The function of the kidneys is to filter this creatinine out of the blood. The glomerulus is the main filtering unit of the kidneys. Creatinine is freely filtered by the glomerulus and removed from the body in the urine.

If the kidneys don't filter out as much creatinine as it needs, it starts to build up in the blood. High levels of creatinine in the blood indicate kidney problems.

High creatinine levels are indicative of a range of underlying health conditions. The creatinine test is often used to:

• Check your kidney health
• Diagnose any form of kidney disease
• Monitor any diagnosed kidney problems to check treatment efficacy
• Check for side effects from medicines

Everyone naturally has some amount of creatinine in their body. Normal levels of creatinine can vary from person to person. This is because this level depends on some factors, including the age of the person, sex, the foods they eat, the size of the body (muscle mass), and how active they are. Therefore, measuring the level of creatinine in the blood alone does not give an accurate idea of ​​how well the kidneys are functioning. The best way to get the information is to look at the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The calculated eGFR includes the blood creatinine levels that factor in your age, sex, height, and weight. Creatinine levels in your blood may also be compared with the level of blood urea nitrogen measured in the CMP or BMP. Symptoms of kidney disease may occur much later. If your doctor is in doubt, he may recommend other kidney tests even if your creatinine level is normal.

The factors causing high blood creatinine levels are:

• Kidney disease or injury caused by infection, poor blood flow to the kidneys, a blockage in the urinary system, or kidney failure
• Other medical conditions which affect the kidneys, such as diabetes and heart failure

Muscle injury, muscular dystrophy, dehydration, constipation of meals high in meat, strenuous exercise, and certain health problems in pregnancy can also increase the blood creatinine levels.

Low levels of blood creatinine are not common. But the factors that may cause low blood creatinine levels are:

• Malnutrition
• Low muscle mass
• Personal history of amputation or muscle-wasting disease
• Nerve disorder
• Muscle loss from ageing
• Severe liver disease

The creatinine test is a part of your routine health checkup. Your doctor may recommend a creatinine test if you are showing the symptoms of kidney disease. These symptoms are as follows:

• Presence of oedema
• Changes in frequency of urination
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Blood in urine
• Dehydration
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Chest pain
• Muscle cramps
• Mental confusion

A creatinine test may be recommended if you are at high risk of developing kidney disease. Risk factors are as follows:

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• A family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease
• Heart disease
• If you are taking certain medications that can affect your kidneys
• If you are over 50

This test is recommended if you have kidney problems or a possibility of developing it. because if you have-

• Been diagnosed with a kidney disease
• Had an abnormal kidney test result
• Had a kidney transplant

Creatinine test alone does not usually require fasting. Make sure the doctor knows in advance what medicines you are taking. Because certain medications can affect creatinine levels. Eating meat may be prohibited for 24 hours prior to the test. Your doctor will inform you about the preparation before the test.

During the Creatinine Test

To collect a sample of your blood, a phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will come to your home. Our phlebotomists use a unique device called the vein finder to assist in finding the right vein in your arm in one go. A needle will be inserted into your arm, and you will only feel a tiny prick. Then, the collected blood sample will be packed in an icebox, and the sample will be transported to the nearest lab.