- Product description:
- Overview:
What is this test?
This laboratory test is performed on a urine sample to measure the levels of creatinine in the urine. Creatinine is a waste product of muscles formed by the breakdown of creatine; an amino acid that provides energy for muscle contraction.
Why is this test performed?
This test is performed:
- To help in the diagnosis of a kidney disease
- To monitor the efficacy of treatment
- To evaluate the progress of disease
- As a part of the basic metabolic panel and renal panel.
- Which medicine may affect the test results?
- Cimetidine
- Cefoxitin
- Trimethoprim
- Is this test painful?
No, this test will feel like urinating normally but in a container. It is painless.
- How to prepare for this test?
No special preparations are required for this test. However, inform your doctor about your complete medical and drug history before this test. Avoid consuming meat before the test.
- What are the symptoms of a kidney disease?
- Unexplained weight loss
- Decreased appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen ankles, hands, or feet
- Urinary frequency
- Cloudy urine
- Itchy skin
- Increased thirst
- Fatigue
- What are the symptoms of high creatinine levels?
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Muscle cramps
- High blood pressure.
Normal range: 24-392 mg/dL
- Interpretation of test results:
Causes of increased urine creatinine levels:
- Kidney damage
- Kidney failure
- Kidney infection
- Muscle breakdown
- Rich meat diet
- Prostate disease
- Obstruction of urinary tract.