Creatinine Test in Gwalior - Price & Details

As long as the creatinine level is normal, you won't face any health issues. The normal levels of creatinine in the blood are approximately 0.6 to 1.2 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL) in adult males and 0.5 to 1.1 milligrams per deciliter in adult females. If creatinine levels reach above 5.0, it means that there's a kidney impairment and you will need to fix things with the help of surgery. Low creatinine levels are not a good situation either as they indicate malnutrition, severe weight loss, and long-term illness.

The creatinine test is also prescribed as a routine physical test in healthy adults. It can help in detecting kidney damage early on. It is suitable for both men as well as women. If a condition hampers the kidney, it will automatically lead to an increase in the creatinine levels in your blood. It is important to see if the kidney dysfunction is longstanding or recent. The reasons behind long-standing kidney dysfunctions are high blood pressure and diabetes. Let's take a look at serum creatinine levels in men:

• High: >1.3 mg/dL
• Normal: 0.9-1.3 mg/dL
• Low: <0.9 mg/dL

In the case of a female, the serum creatinine levels are as below:

• High: >1.1 mg/dL
• Normal: 0.6-1.1mg/dL
• Low: <0.6mg/dL

In case you have symptoms of kidney disease, it will become necessary to do a creatinine test. They are:

• Fatigue
• Puffiness around the eyes
• Swelling in your feet and/or ankles
• Decreased appetite
• Frequent and painful urination
• Urine that is foamy or bloody
• Shortness of breath

Any condition that impairs the function of the kidneys is most probable to raise the creatinine levels in the blood. It's important to do the creatinine test on time and look into the concerns in kidney function.

No fasting is required to do this test. You may be told to not eat cooked meat for 24 hours before your test. Consult your doctor for further details.

During the Creatinine Test

An experienced phlebotomist will come to your place and do either a urine or blood test. High hygienic standards will be maintained throughout the procedure. It is made sure that your vein is comfortably located using a vein finder. The phlebotomist will also use all kinds of safety standards during the procedure.