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At what creatinine level do you need to go on dialysis?
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See details: It is more determined by one's creatinine clearance. If you clearance is at 10 ml/min or less you need dialysis. That would roughly translate to a serum creatinine of 4-5 mg/dl.
Answered 11/27/2017
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