Creatinine with eGFR in Bangalore
Understanding Creatinine with eGFR in Bangalore
What is Creatinine with eGFR in Bangalore?
Available at an affordable price in Bangalore with Tata 1mg labs, a Creatinine with eGFR test tells about your kidney function. This test measures the level of creatinine, a waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of a compound called creatine. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a measure of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood, calculated based on your creatinine levels, age, gender, and other factors.
This test is often performed when individuals experience symptoms suggestive of kidney dysfunction such as urinary changes, swelling in the feet, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Also, Creatinine with eGFR test is critical for individuals who have chronic kidney disease or are at risk of developing it. It helps doctors to categorize the level of kidney disease and decide on the appropriate management or treatment.
No fasting is required for this test; you can eat and drink as per your daily routine. However, tell your age, gender, and height to the sample collection professional ( phlebotomist) at the time of sample collection.
What does Creatinine with eGFR measure?
Contains 2 testseGFR
Serum Creatinine
The Serum Creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a byproduct of muscles’ wear and tear during energy production. The kidneys remove it from the body by filtering it from the blood and releasing it into the urine. Therefore, blood creatinine levels indicate how well the kidneys are functioning in filtering and removing waste products from the blood. Generally, higher creatinine levels in the blood may indicate reduced kidney function, while lower levels may suggest decreased muscle mass.
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