Creatinine

Serum Creatinine SCr
Serum (SST) µmol/L

About this test

Waste product of muscle creatine metabolism. Filtered freely by the glomerulus with minimal secretion/reabsorption. Rises when GFR falls significantly (>50% nephron loss).

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
Female ≥ 18 yrs 44 – 97 Adult female
Male ≥ 18 yrs 62 – 115 Adult male

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low — reduced muscle mass, malnutrition, pregnancy.
High / Increased
Elevated — AKI or CKD, dehydration, rhabdomyolysis, high meat intake.

Related Tests

Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
µmol/L

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.