Book Creatinine Test in Hyderabad

Creatinine Test is performed in combination with other tests like BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and is used largely as a screening test to assess the function of kidneys.

What is Creatinine Test?

Creatinine Test is a blood test that measures the level of creatine in your blood.

Creatine is a waste product produced by muscles, and it's typically excreted through urine. The kidneys are responsible for removing creatinine from your body, so if your kidneys aren't functioning correctly, you might have an increased level of creatinine in your blood.

If you have an elevated creatinine level, it could be a sign that your kidneys aren't working as well as they should be. Creatinine levels are also used to monitor kidney function in people who have diabetes or who are at risk of developing kidney disease.

Why is Creatinine Test Done?

One common reason is to monitor kidney function. Another reason is to determine how well your kidneys work by measuring how much creatinine—a waste product of muscle metabolism—is filtered through your kidneys and passed out in your urine.

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart failure, you may be at increased risk for complications from kidney disease.

What is the Creatinine Test Used for?

The creatinine test can be ordered when you have symptoms that could be caused by problems with your kidneys, such as

• Insomnia
• Appetite loss
• Face, ankle and wrist swelling
• Lower back pain
• Lesser urine frequency
• Swelling in your feet or ankles
• Trouble urinating

How to Prepare for Creatinine Test in Hyderabad?

A standard creatinine blood test is commonly used to measure the level of creatinine in the bloodstream (serum creatinine).

Prior to the test, your physician may request that you refrain from eating (fast) overnight.

For the creatinine urine test, the clinic may provide you with containers to collect urine over a 24-hour period.

It may be necessary to avoid consuming meat for a specific duration before either test. If you take a creatine supplement, you will likely need to discontinue its use before the test.