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What is the normal serum creatinine levels?
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0.6 to 1.2 mg/dl
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What is serum creatinine?
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Metabolic End Product of Creatine in Muscle. **Creatine binds phosphate in muscle for ATP synthesis
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How is Creatinine processed?
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Filtered in the kidneys but not reabsorbed or secreted
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Why do we use Creatinine for Kidneys?
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B/c it's an excellent metabolite for renal clearance testing
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How does serum creatinine change with age?
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It increases with age
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How does serum creatinine change with muscle mass?
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It decreases in muscle wasting
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What is a major reason for an increase in serum creatinine with no changes in renal function?
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Creatine supplements: Increases serum Creatinine
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What are the causes of increased or decreased serum creatinine?
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Similar to serum BUN, so look at BUN cards
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