Your doctor may order a creatinine test to assess the health of your kidneys. A high creatinine level could be a sign of an issue such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Creatinine is a waste product ...

Creatinine is essentially a metabolite of creatine phosphate, a compound that acts as a source of energy in muscle. In other words, creatinine is a waste product generated from the normal wear and ...

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A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.