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Difference In Serum Creatinine Levels
My Serum Creatinine level came 1.10 mg/dl (lab reference range 0.6 - 1.30) from one lab & 1.18 mg/dl (lab reference range upto 1.4) from another lab
There is a variation of 0.08 mg/dl between the test results done from two different labs on the same day
Need to know whether Serum Creatinine test results depends on the respective lab's references ranges & could vary from lab to lab due to difference in the reference ranges
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Dear patient, as far as your creatinine levels are falling under normal range (reference value), there's nothing to be worried about.
The creatinine values and the reference values can change from lab to lab..
Just check if your test value is coming within the given reference value of that lab. If it's within that range, that means your kidneys are effectively clearing out the creatinine from your body.
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Serum Creatinine levels may differ..
It is more pertinent to check weather you have hypertension or diabetes or any other problem
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Share your Blood urea level
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repeat KFT after a month.
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Leave it not to keep any stress about it
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Creatinine levels can vary as per the reference range and even diet. Transient increase in creatinine can occur after consumption of meat.
Do you have any health issue? Why did you get creatinine done?
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Hi,
Your body continuously produces and excretes creatinine at varying rates throughout the day. Based on your food intake and level of activity, the blood report will vary.
A variation of less than 0.1 is all right. Even slightly more would be normal depending on how your day was before the test
There will always be minimal lab variation. Butter chicken/panner butter masala does not taste the same despite the same basic ingredients in different restaurants right. Similarly, test reports will vary
Have a good day
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There could be some variation in different lab results.
Things are fine as long as all the results are within reference range of that Lab.
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Not significant
Please don’t worry.
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As far as you have no significant symptoms the range is just a number. If any type of symptoms occur related to urine then do consult your doctor.
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As long as your creatinine levels are within the normal range, it's fine.labs range differs accordingly depending on the reagents, instrument etc.
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The slight variation in your serum creatinine levels (1.10 mg/dL and 1.18 mg/dL) is not clinically significant and is quite common. Serum creatinine results can vary slightly between labs due to differences in testing equipment, reagents, and calibration methods. While both values fall within their respective lab reference ranges and are considered normal, it's always best to follow trends over time rather than rely on a single reading. Also, reference ranges may slightly differ between labs, but they do not change the actual value measured in your bloodâonly how it's interpreted. For consistent monitoring, itâs ideal to use the same lab whenever possible.
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**Different instruments Different value.
** two sample collected at a time two lab Different value.
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Two sample in one lab at an interval of time Different value.
But it should be 1.02- 1.03
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It's due the reference ranges which guidelines they refer to.
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No need to worry it's in normal range.
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Dr. Javed Akhtar
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Guwahati
No need to worry
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Dr. Koushik
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4 yrs exp
Karimnagar
As you are bleeding need to some some investigations kindly connect to help you out
thanks
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Dr. Neha Raut
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9 yrs exp
Pune
Take adequate hydration.
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Dr. Himani Shah
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9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to connect immediately
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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Pune
Pls connect
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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37 yrs exp
Mumbai
It's normal report
Don't worry about the lab
It varies
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Nothing to worry.
Take adequate hydration.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Thank you for sharing your concern regarding the variation in your serum creatinine levels. The difference of **0.08 mg/dl** between the two lab results is minimal and falls well within the acceptable range of variability. Serum creatinine levels can slightly differ between labs due to variations in calibration methods, equipment, and reference ranges. However, your results from both labs are within normal limits for your age and gender, indicating no immediate cause for concern.
That said, creatinine levels are an important marker of kidney function. If you have a history of kidney issues, hypertension, diabetes, or other related conditions, it would be advisable to monitor these levels periodically under medical supervision.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Don't worry much.
Needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Asha Garg
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27 yrs exp
Muktsar
Your reports are normal.
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Such small difference is irrelevent
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Dr. Rajwinder
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5 yrs exp
Delhi
No need to do anything
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Not significant
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sunita Sinha
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7 yrs exp
Patna
Not issue
Don’t worry. Sometime collection of blood ,and instruments
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Just repeat ur test .
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, it varies
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sarita Meena
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jaipur
There is no significant difference
and ya it can vary lab to lab no need to worry and reference range is different for different labs so it can vary
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