Creatinine
- Test Name:
- Creatinine
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Ordering Information:
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Test panel includes:
• Creatinine
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) - Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. EDM Base Lab: 5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
2. CGY DSC: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
3. NOTE: The preferred tube type at each testing site is acceptable at the alternate site
- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
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Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥ 18 years: >59 mL/min/1.73 m2
- Comments:
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eGFR is a better indicator of kidney function than serum creatinine. In adults, the glomerular filtration rate can be estimated using the CKD-EPI equation allowing patients with earlier stages of kidney disease to be identified.
For patients ≥ 18 years of age: an eGFR of < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or a urine albumin-creatinine ratio ≥ 3 mg/mmol for more than 3 months suggests chronic kidney disease.
For information regarding diagnosis, management and referral go to www.diagnoseckd.ca
Note: Reduced muscle mass will lead to overestimation of eGFR and increased muscle mass will lead to underestimation of eGFR.
- Last Reviewed:
- 03 May 2023
