Dear Dr. Gott: I found your recent column on the reporting (or lack thereof) of lab tests to be unsettling because you didn't go into enough detail. Specifically, I'm speaking about tests such as ...

Creatinine is a product of muscle metabolism and the most specific indicator of renal function because it is freely filtered through the glomerulus. Throughout adult life, the serum creatinine can ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you’ll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some cases, your ...

Having creatinine levels in your blood above 1.2 mg/dL for males and 1.0 mg/dL for females may indicate a potential issue with your kidneys, such as an infection or kidney disease. Creatinine is a ...

Average creatinine levels can vary depending on a person’s age, sex, and muscle mass. However, average ranges are 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for males and 0.5 to 1.0 for females.