What Is Creatinine Level
Health Encyclopedia: Creatinine Serum
Serum creatinine
What the risks are
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- Multiple punctures to locate veins
Why is the test performed:
A measurement of the serum creatinine level is used to evaluate kidney function.
Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important component of muscle. Creat...
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Health Guide
Creatinine: urine
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