Question 1

creatinine levels consistently low for adult life, typical range is .48 to .52- all kidney, urine, blood tests normal- any reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

No reason: for concern. If you have small muscle mass your creatinine level will be low.

Question 2

what else leads to low creatinine levels in the urine?

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Factors: Low creatinine levels in the urine can be seen in states like reduced kidney function (low gfr), advanced age, malnourished states, low muscle mass, liver failure, etc.

Question 3

can high creatinine levels cause urine foam?

Accepted Answer

See details: Foamy urine usually indicates elevated protein in the urine more than an elevated creatinine.

Question 4

what are the causes of creatinine levels to be high in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Protein intake or: Muscle breakdown. Not serious in itself especially if subject is a "metabolic" & should probably cut back on meat consumption. Unlike high level of creatinine in blood which signifies kidney impairment.

Question 5

low creatinine on a urine test, what caused that?

Accepted Answer

Several things: The most likely is inadequate collection of urine such that some of the 24 hour sample was discarded. Other causes are low muscle mass, which can occur in very small stature people, advanced age, bed bound individuals, and in patients with cirrhosis.

Question 6

hi! i have high micr.alb/kre ratio levels of 25,25 mg/mmol and a creatinine level of 5,2 mmol/l also a microalbumine of 131 mg/l.this is from my urine test but i do have normal creatinine levels in my blood ( 49 micro mol/l). what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: Need normal values for your lab, If alb/Creat high then kidney has been damaged by Hi BP, Diabetes etc. Discuss with Dr who ordered testl

Question 7

i took a drug screen and it came back diluted. i  did not tamper with the test by drinking a lot of water and wondered if my creatinine levels are low and if so what can i do to increase the levels in my urine.?

Accepted Answer

See your pcp: Verifying that a urine sample is "human urine" includes checking the temperature, ph, specific gravity and concentration of creatinine. Disease states can cause an exceptionally low creatinine level so having your pcp do further tests is of value. The creatinine concentration tested for is rather wide and permits a quite low level as normal. So if you are lower it is worth looking into.

Question 8

i am having serious problems passing urine drug screens. my creatinine levels are constantly too low and the test is considered diluted. the highest level i have ever had is 86. all passing tests have normally and consistently been between 20 & 30. but i

Accepted Answer

See answer: The following links will provide you with some further insights regarding drug testing and "over-diluted" urine specimens: http://www.norchemlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Creatinine.pdf

http://www.verificationsinc.com/newsletter/04272007/negativedilute.html                        I hope this helps.

Question 9

bun of 10 with creatinine of 1.05
year ago bun of 12 creatinine .89.
now have low bun/creatine level
and gfr of 58. urine and all other lab's normal.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your kidney function looks normal. The GFR is an estimated value that is highly dependent on a variety of factors like age, weight, meds and hydration level at the time of the test. Hope it helps.

Question 10

my sodium is a little low 135mmol/l, can that be caused by too much water intake and poor urine output? creatinine and bun ok. thanks

Accepted Answer

? low: This is in the normal range for an adult.I wouldn't consider it low. Levels of 130-134 would be slightly low, 125-130 worrisome and

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Creatinine levels consistently low for adult life, typical range is .48 to .52- all kidney, urine, blood tests normal- any reason for concern?

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What else leads to low creatinine levels in the urine?

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Can high creatinine levels cause urine foam?

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What are the causes of creatinine levels to be high in the urine?

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Low creatinine on a urine test, what caused that?

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Hi! i have high micr.alb/kre ratio levels of 25,25 mg/mmol and a creatinine level of 5,2 mmol/l also a microalbumine of 131 mg/l.this is from my urine test but i do have normal creatinine levels in my blood ( 49 micro mol/l). what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I took a drug screen and it came back diluted. i did not tamper with the test by drinking a lot of water and wondered if my creatinine levels are low and if so what can i do to increase the levels in my urine.?

A member asked:

I am having serious problems passing urine drug screens. my creatinine levels are constantly too low and the test is considered diluted. the highest level i have ever had is 86. all passing tests have normally and consistently been between 20 & 30. but i

A member asked:

Bun of 10 with creatinine of 1.05 year ago bun of 12 creatinine .89. now have low bun/creatine level and gfr of 58. urine and all other lab's normal.

A member asked:

My sodium is a little low 135mmol/l, can that be caused by too much water intake and poor urine output? creatinine and bun ok. thanks

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