All you need to know about testing Creatinine levels with a laboratory test
11.2% of people tested have Creatinine levels which are too high.
And 5.6% have levels that are too low.
The average Creatinine result is 90.6 umol/L
Note what is normal for you may differ for your age and sex.
Creatinine is a natural waste product formed in your muscles. It results from the breakdown of creatine during energy release - i.e. movement and exercise.
Nearly all creatinine is excreted by your kidneys, so measuring the level remaining in the blood can determine if your kidneys work normally.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Creatinine for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Kidney Function nurse or clinic test kit includes a Creatinine test and is available for just £199.00.
Tests which include a Creatinine test:
Increased creatinine levels in the blood often indicate reduced kidney function, because creatinine reflects how effectively the kidneys filter small molecules such as creatinine out of the blood.
Creatinine can also rise temporarily for reasons not related to kidney disease. These include muscle injury, eating large amounts of meat (including having the test after a high-protein meal), or creatine supplementation. People with high muscle mass (often bodybuilders) may have higher creatinine levels despite healthy kidneys.
Age is another factor, as increasing age is associated with a gradual reduction in kidney function and higher creatinine levels.
When creatinine is high, these natural contributors are commonly considered first. Even so, a creatinine level that is higher than expected for muscle mass, recent protein intake, or older age is often treated as clinically significant and may be reviewed further to look for kidney disease. Previous creatinine results can also be informative, since changes over time may indicate progression of an underlying problem if one is present.
Low creatinine levels are rare and are typically not a cause for concern. Because creatinine levels are related to the amount of muscle a person has, low levels may occur with decreased muscle mass (such as in older people). Low creatinine is also occasionally seen in advanced liver disease.
Another factor linked with lower creatinine is pregnancy, where the creatinine level typically drops from a person’s usual level.
A low creatinine level may indicate low muscle mass and is not usually a cause for concern, particularly when the person is otherwise well.
Measure your Creatinine levels and assess normal kidney function and your electolytes with a Kidney Function nurse or clinic centrifuged venous bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Kidney Function Test is advised if you:
The frequency of Creatinine test depends on why you're getting them. If you're monitoring a known kidney condition or have been identified as at risk, your healthcare provider may recommend more frequent testing. For general health screen we recommend testing every three months.
For the Creatinine test, wash your hands thoroughly first. Prick your finger with the lancet provided and collect the drops of blood into the container. Post the sample back to the lab using the prepaid envelope. Detailed instructions are included with each kit.
The Creatinine test kit from Vitall uses a finger-prick sample of blood for analysis. After collecting the sample, it needs to be posted back to a UKAS accredited lab with the included mailbag. Medical professionals will then analyse it and your results will then be reported online.
All Testing Is Conducted In UKAS Accredited Laboratories.
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