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Can any one tell me if CRCL and creatinine levels are the same thing
And has any one had problems with low CRCL counts but normal creatinine levels..
Thank you
And has any one had problems with low CRCL counts but normal creatinine levels..
Thank you
The creatinine clearance test is used to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR is a measure of how well the kidneys are working, especially the kidneys filtering units. These filtering units are called glomeruli.
Creatinine is removed, or cleared, from the body entirely by the kidneys. If kidney function is abnormal, creatinine level increases in the blood because less creatinine is released through the urine.
Normal Results
Clearance is often measured as milliliters/minute (ml/min). Normal values are:
Male: 97 to 137 ml/min.
Female: 88 to 128 ml/min.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Abnormal results (lower than normal creatinine clearance) may indicate:
Kidney problems, such as damage to the tubule cells
Kidney failure
Too little blood flow to the kidneys
Damage to the filtering units of the kidneys
Loss of body fluids (dehydration)
Bladder outlet obstruction
Heart failure
http://www.globalrph.com/crcl.htm
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