Question 1

my serum creatinine result is 46 umol / l. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal, look at eGFR: It is just above 1.0mg/dL and is well within the normal range. You may wish to look at the estimated glomeular filtration rate (eGFR) which takes age, race and gender into account. If your eGFR is above 90 there is no cause for concern.

Question 2

i just had my serum creatinine. the result is 119.15 umol/l. the reference is 50.0--120.0. is this alarming? what's the cure to this?

Accepted Answer

Normal range: It is not alarming. It is just in the upper range of normal. It could be that you were just a bit dehydrated on the day you had your labs drawn.The best ways to protect the kidneys are to drink plenty of water, avoid excessive alcohol, salt and anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen. It is also very important that your blood pressure is well controlled and that you do not smoke.

Question 3

my serum creatinine level is 1.4 mg/dl and egfr is 61. what do these results indicate?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your eGFR is barely above the level called stage III kidney disease. See your doctor at the earliest. You may visit this site for more info.

http://www.renal.org/information-resources/the-uk-eckd-guide/about-egfr#sthash.kPoxcM7E.dpbs

Question 4

what results in an elevated bun level with a normal serum creatinine?

Accepted Answer

See below: An elevated BUN with normal creatinine occurs most commonly in dehydrated individuals and is not a sign of kidney damage.It may also occur in in certain other conditions like  bleeding in the intestines, artificial nutrition intravenously of Amino Acids and use of steroids.

Question 5

which etiology results in an elevated bun level with a normal serum creatinine level?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: BUN is a breakdown of ingested protein, but becomes elevated compared to creatine, in cases of increased catabolism (breakdown). Such things as a high protein diet, use of some steroids, some infections, or volume depletion may commonly raise BUN levels. In a hospital setting, tube feeding, tpn, GI bleeding, infections, decreased flow to the kidneys, and use of steroids are frequent contributors.

Question 6

i have recently went for serum creatinine and the result range was 0.5 which is low but i don't have anything that cause low creatinine. my weight, liver is healthy with no dehydration, the doctor asked me to go for endocrinologist?

Accepted Answer

Low creatinine : There may be some information missing. Please provide more details. I don't understand the need for the endocrinologist

Question 7

plz help my father kidney function tests tells that
serum urea 120 mg/dl
serum creatinine 2 mg/dl.
is these results means renal failure ?

Accepted Answer

Renal Insufficiency : Your father needs to see a kidney specialist (nephrologist).  He needs to avoid NSAID's, keep a normal blood pressure and get on a renal diet. Hope this helps.

Question 8

i'm 78 with ckd ,hypertension and paroxymal af controled on meds my serum creatinine is in the range 1.5_ 1.8 and my blood urea in the range 54_75 now ,what advice should i do to keep of prevent damage to the kidneys and lower the results of urea,cr?

Accepted Answer

: I believe you'd be best served by also being followed by a nephrologist. You may be placed on an ACE inhibitor like lisinopril (or an ARB) to protect the kidneys from further damage but these meds may further raise your BUN&amp;creatinine and will need careful titrating of the dose. The same applies to diuretics&amp;some heart drugs Your blood pressure has to be well controlled to protect your kidneys.

Question 9

is a serum creatinine of 1.6 the same as 1.36?

Accepted Answer

No: 1.36 can be rounded up to 1.4, which is obviously lower than 1.6.  In some labs, 1.36 could be in the upper end of the normal range, but 1.6 is always considered high.

Question 10

what does a serum creatinine level of 2.2 mean?

Accepted Answer

Kidney dysfunction: A serum creatinine elevation like yours is a sign of kidney dysfunction or insufficiency.  This needs to be evaluated and treated to avoid kidney failure.

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My serum creatinine result is 46 umol / l. what does it mean?

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I just had my serum creatinine. the result is 119.15 umol/l. the reference is 50.0--120.0. is this alarming? what's the cure to this?

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My serum creatinine level is 1.4 mg/dl and egfr is 61. what do these results indicate?

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What results in an elevated bun level with a normal serum creatinine?

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Which etiology results in an elevated bun level with a normal serum creatinine level?

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I have recently went for serum creatinine and the result range was 0.5 which is low but i don't have anything that cause low creatinine. my weight, liver is healthy with no dehydration, the doctor asked me to go for endocrinologist?

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Plz help my father kidney function tests tells that serum urea 120 mg/dl serum creatinine 2 mg/dl. is these results means renal failure ?

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I'm 78 with ckd ,hypertension and paroxymal af controled on meds my serum creatinine is in the range 1.5_ 1.8 and my blood urea in the range 54_75 now ,what advice should i do to keep of prevent damage to the kidneys and lower the results of urea,cr?

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Is a serum creatinine of 1.6 the same as 1.36?

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