Creatinine

Creatinine

About This Test

 

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted/lithium heparin (yellow/red/green top)

Add-on requests are accepted

 

Turnaround Time:

Within 24 hours

 

Background:

Part of urea and electrolyte profile.

Creatinine is used to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate, and is the basis for AKI alerts.

Creatinine values vary significantly with gender, muscle mass, and dietary intake (including creatine supplements).

Reference ranges:

Age range Reference range (umol/L)
< 1 year 14 - 34
< 3 years 15 - 31
< 5 years 23 - 37
< 7 years 25 - 42
< 9 years 30 - 48
< 11 years 28 - 57
< 12 years 36 - 64
< 13 years 36 - 67
< 14 years Females 38 - 74
  Males 38 - 76
< 15 years Females 43 - 75
  Males 40 - 83
< 16 years Females 44 - 79
  Males 47 - 98
< 17 years Females 48 - 81
  Males 54 - 99
Adults Females 45 - 84
  Males 59 - 104

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Creatinine - Lab Tests Online

See also: Sodium, Potassium, Urea