Creatinine Blood Test

Measures creatinine, a waste product from normal muscle metabolism.

Measures

Creatinine, a waste product from normal muscle metabolism.

Why it matters

Creatinine is produced at a fairly steady rate and cleared by the kidneys, which is why circulating levels are used to describe kidney filtration.

An important caveat: production depends on muscle mass. A very muscular person can sit above the standard reference range without that meaning anything unusual for them, and someone with low muscle mass can sit within range despite reduced filtration. Context matters.

Suits

People monitoring kidney markers, usually alongside eGFR.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell