Creatinine Test in Noida - Price & Details

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Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine, which the body produces during muscle functioning. Creatine is a naturally occurring substance, most of which is found in the skeletal muscle of the body, where it is used for energy. Since the total amount of creatine in the body is fairly fixed, there is a continuous production of creatinine, which enters the bloodstream at a constant concentration. The kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood, and it is excreted through urine.

If creatinine levels in the blood are relatively stable, it means that they are removing creatinine from the blood at the same rate as the body is producing it. Kidneys that don't work well don't remove as much waste from the blood as they should. A result showing high creatinine means that creatinine has built up in the blood, which is indicative of kidney disease. A creatinine test helps diagnose kidney disease before the symptoms appear.

Creatinine levels in blood may be measured by themselves or as part of a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) or basic metabolic panel (BMP).

A creatinine test is used to:

• Evaluate the health of the kidneys
• Make a diagnosis of kidney disease
• Monitor the progress of kidney treatment and subsequent recovery
• Watch for side effects from drugs that may impair kidney function.
• Monitor how well a transplanted kidney is functioning

Normal creatinine levels are relative because they vary from person to person. Factors that affect creatinine levels include a person's age, sex, what they eat, how much muscle they have, and how physically active they are. Therefore, kidney function cannot be accurately judged by measuring creatinine levels alone. The creatinine level is used to find out your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) or the percentage of your kidney function.

Your eGFR is calculated by taking into account your serum creatinine level, age, sex, height, and weight. An eGFR is a better indicator of your kidney health than blood creatinine alone. An eGFR can also help evaluate how severe the kidney disease may be.

Your blood creatinine level, which is measured as part of a CMP or BMP, can be compared to the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level measured in the same test. This can help diagnose the cause of kidney problems.

A high blood creatinine level may be a sign of:

• Kidney disease
• Impairment  of kidney function
• Decreased blood supply to the kidneys
• Infection in the kidney
• A blockage in the urinary system
• Kidney failure

Factors that affect the kidneys other than kidney disease can also increase creatinine levels in the blood, including:

• Muscle injury
• Muscle disorders
• Muscular dystrophy
• Certain health problems during pregnancy
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• A family history of diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease
• Smoking
• Alcoholism

A spontaneous and temporary elevation of creatinine in blood may be caused by dehydration, consumption of large amounts of protein or red meat, creatine supplement, certain specific medications, and strenuous exercise.

As you age, your muscle mass decreases, and so does your normal creatinine level. Other reasons for low creatinine levels are:

• Long illness
• Nerve disorders
• Liver disease
• Malnutrition

The creatinine test is a part of a routine health checkup. This test may be suggested to check your kidney health. In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, symptoms are usually not present. This test can help identify kidney problems before the symptoms appear.

Your doctor may recommend a creatinine test if you have the symptoms of kidney disease, such as:

• Increased or decreased urge to urinate
• Presence of foam or blood in urine
• Swelling of hands, feet and face due to water retention (oedema)
• Dry skin, itching and numbness
• Extreme fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Dehydration
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle cramps
• Problems

Your doctor may recommend a creatinine test:

• To make a diagnosis of kidney disease
• If you have conditions that increase the risk of developing kidney disease, such as diabetes, obesity
• If you take medicines that may affect your kidneys
• To monitor the effectiveness of the treatment of kidney disease
• To check if the transplanted kidney is working properly

Since the creatinine test is a simple blood test, you will not be required to fast or undergo any special preparation for your creatinine test. However, in case of any other special instructions (which might be applicable when booking other tests together), you will be informed about these in advance.

During the Creatinine Test

PharmEasy’s vaccinated and expert phlebotomists will visit your home at the scheduled time to collect the test samples. They use vein finders to locate the patient’s veins precisely and then draw blood using sealed and sterilised needles.

• With simple interfaces, the mobile and web applications are quite intuitive and make the test booking process a lot smoother and easier.
• PharmEasy allows customers to choose their preferred time slots for home sample collection, which adds to the overall convenience.
• We offer regular discounts and offers to ensure that all diagnostic tests, including the BUN and creatinine tests, are affordable and accessible to all.
• PharmEasy securely collects test samples and then processes these at the nearest labs certified by them to ensure that they are processed in fully automated and calibrated machines for better accuracy.
• Once all test samples have been processed and test results are available, they are delivered directly to the patient’s registered email ID and will also be available in the PharmEasy mobile app.