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My recent blood report shows cretinine level: 173. does it mean 1.73?
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Renal Insufficiency: Yes. That is most likely the right way to read the result. This is very high and dangerously so. If you do not have good access to care please seek this out as soon as you can.
Answered 4/6/2013
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