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What is the "average" margin of error on a creatinine level test? i know this varies by laboratory, but there must be a general average.

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Yes.: Protein in take, fluid status, other meds can affect creatinine along with lab variation.So also specific kidney disease.

Answered 3/5/2013

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A member asked:

What is the "average" margin of error on a creatinine level test? i know this varies by laboratory, but there must be a general average.

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

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