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Creatininemg/dL
Creatinine is a muscle waste product filtered by the kidneys. It is the main input for the eGFR estimate.
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What Creatinine measures
Creatinine is a muscle waste product filtered by the kidneys. It is the main input for the eGFR estimate.
If your Creatinine is low
Creatinine below the range is commonly associated with lower muscle mass or pregnancy and is rarely a concern on its own.
Commonly associated with
- Low muscle mass
- Pregnancy
- Low protein intake
If your Creatinine is high
Creatinine above the range can reflect reduced kidney filtration, but also high muscle mass, recent heavy exercise, dehydration or creatine supplements.
Commonly associated with
- Reduced kidney filtration
- High muscle mass
- Dehydration
- Creatine supplements
- Certain medications
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 0.57 – 1 mg/dL |
| Men | 0.76 – 1.27 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your creatinine is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Creatinine, Serum, Creat
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.