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The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood.
This test is done to see how well your kidneys are working.
Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine.
Creatine is a chemical made by the body and is used to supply energy mainly to muscles.
This test is done to see how well your kidneys work.
Creatinine is removed from the body entirely by the kidneys.
If kidney function is not normal, the creatinine level in your blood will increase.
This is because less creatinine is excreted through your urine.
A higher than normal creatinine level may be due to:
#Blocked urinary tract
#Kidney problems, such as kidney damage or failure, infection, or reduced blood flow
#Loss of body fluid (dehydration)
#Muscle problems, such as breakdown of muscle fibers (rhabdomyolysis)
A lower than normal creatinine level may be due to:
#Conditions involving the muscles and nerves that lead to decreased muscle mass
#Malnutrition