Creatinine Test in Gurgaon - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs in Gurgaon, a leading diagnostic service, is highly regarded by doctors for its dependable services. Test samples undergo a thorough analysis in state-of-the-art laboratories featuring fully automated machines and advanced technology.

The measurement of creatinine levels in your blood or urine provides essential information for your doctor to evaluate your kidney function. This test is commonly paired with another kidney assessment, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, or included in a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). The CMP, comprising various tests offering insights into different body organs and systems, is a regular component of routine checkups.

Creatinine blood tests are typically part of a broader set of laboratory tests, including a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test and either a basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). These tests are routinely performed during physical exams to diagnose specific diseases and evaluate kidney function.

If your doctor notices signs hinting at kidney issues like fatigue, puffiness around the eyes, swelling in your feet and/or ankles, decreased appetite, or unusual urination patterns, they might suggest this test. Moreover, if you have risk factors for kidney disease, such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney problems, a creatinine blood test could be recommended to evaluate your creatinine levels.

Signs that could prompt a creatinine test also encompass feelings of fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite loss, swelling in the face, wrists, ankles, or abdomen, lower back pain near the kidneys, alterations in urine output and frequency, high blood pressure, as well as bouts of nausea and vomiting. Kidney problems may be linked to diverse diseases or conditions, including glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis (a bacterial kidney infection), prostate disease, urinary tract blockage (possibly due to kidney stones), reduced blood flow to the kidneys (associated with congestive heart failure, diabetes, or dehydration), and the demise of kidney cells due to drug abuse or streptococcal infections, such as post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

For a standard blood test measuring creatinine levels (serum creatinine), there is no fasting required. However, in some cases, your doctor may request overnight fasting and advise you to avoid consuming cooked meat 24 hours before the test, as studies suggest it can temporarily elevate creatinine levels.

During the Creatinine Test

PharmEasy will assign a trained phlebotomist to collect your creatinine blood sample at the designated location. The health care professional will draw blood from a vein in your arm using a small needle. Once the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may experience a slight sting when the needle is inserted or removed, and the entire process typically takes less than five minutes.