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- Creatinine test - Mayo Clinic
Overview A creatinine test is a measure of how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering waste from the blood Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy-making processes in muscles Healthy kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood Creatinine exits the body as a waste product in urine
- High creatinine levels: Causes, symptoms, and when to seek help
Creatinine is a waste product of the muscles In a healthy body, the kidneys filter creatinine from the blood and excrete it through the urine High levels of creatinine can indicate kidney
- Creatinine | National Kidney Foundation
Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the digestion of protein in your food and the normal breakdown of muscle tissue It is removed from the blood through your kidneys Everyone has some creatinine in their blood, but too much can be a sign of a possible kidney problem
- Creatinine - Wikipedia
Creatinine ( kriˈætɪnɪn, - ˌniːn ; from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas) 'flesh') is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate from muscle and protein metabolism It is released at a constant rate by the body (depending on muscle mass) [3][4]
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