A substance formed from the making of creatine, an important nitrogen compound made in the body. Common in blood, urine and muscle tissue.
A substance formed from the metabolism of creatine, commonly found in blood, urine, and muscle tissue.
A waste product from meat protein in the diet and from the muscles of the body. Creatinine is removed from blood by the kidneys; as kidney disease progresses, the level of creatinine in the blood increases.
a chemical substance resulting from the metabolism of creatine, that is found in muscle tissue and blood; creatinine is normally excreted in the urine as a metabolic waste; when elevated in the blood it indicates impairment of kidney function
A substance found in the blood. Your doctors can measure your level of creatinine to determine how well your kidneys are working.
A small chemical compound normally excreted by kidney. If the kidneys are damaged, the serum level of creatinine builds up, resulting in an elevated serum cratinine. The serum creatinine test is used to measure kidney function.
a waste product normally found in your blood and urine that is a good indicator of kidney function. Creatinine values rise when your kidneys are not working properly.
protein found in muscles and blood, and excreted by the kidneys in the urine. The level of creatinine in the blood or urine provides a measure of kidney function.
Substance formed from the metabolism of creatine, which is found in blood, urine and muscle tissue. Elevated creatinine in the blood usually indicates the presence of kidney disease.
A normal metabolic waste excreted in the urine. Creatinine is generally produced at a constant rate, and the clearance rate and the serum level are widely used as indices of kidney function.
By-product of muscle activity normally removed from the blood by the kidneys. Normal blood level is 0.6-1.4 mgm%. When blood level is above normal, this indicates that kidney function is not normal. It is one of the main laboratory tests followed after a transplant to see how well the kidney is working.
A waste product in the blood which is caused by working muscles. It is used as an indicator of how well the kidneys are functioning.
A compound excreted in the blood and urine. A high level of creatinine is an indication of kidney dysfunction.
A breakdown product of creatine metabolism.
Substance excreted in urine. Measurements of excretion rate used as diagnostic indicators of kidney function
(noun) blood waste product found in the bloodstream which is excreted in urine.
Urinary excretory product from creatine.
Product of energy metabolism of muscle that is normally filtered out of the blood and found in the urine. Elevated levels in the blood can indicate decreased kidney function.
A protein found in muscles and blood and excreted by the kidneys in the urine. Creatinine levels in the blood or urine provide a measure of kidney function.
Creatinine is a compound that is made primarily in the liver and transported to the muscles where it is used as an energy source for muscle activity. Creatinine is produced in your muscles when a compound called creatine spontaneously breaks down. The kidneys excrete creatinine, so blood levels are a good measure of how well the kidneys are working. Elevations can indicate kidney disease.
(creAtineen) A compound that is present in the blood, urine, and skeletal muscle
a nitrogenous waste that is excreted in the urine
A compound excreted in the urine that is used to monitor kidney function. Creatinine levels are measured to determine if a patient has kidney problems or if a treatment is producing side effects related to the kidney.
is a compound present in the muscles and blood that is passed in the urine. A "creatinine clearance test" is a diagnostic test for kidney function.
the waste product that comes primarily from the breakdown of muscle. Creatinine levels increase as kidney function decreases. The higher the creatinine, the worst the kidneys are working.
Chemical compound created by the normal breakdown of muscle during activity. Increased quantities are found in the blood in advanced stages of renal disease.
Found in the blood, it is a waste by-product of muscle function; creatinine level in the blood is one of the key measures of kidney function. Jump to Top
(noun) waste product found in the bloodstream that is excreted in urine. In HUS, the creatinine rises well above normal, indicating kidneys are not filtering the blood properly.
A waste product of creatine metabolism.
A component of urine, and the final breakdown product of creatine, which is an important molecule for building energy reserves, for example, in muscle cells.
(cree-AT-ih-nin) A compound that is excreted from the body in urine. Creatinine levels are measured to monitor kidney function.
A metabolic waste product in urine that remains relatively constant in an individual and that may be used to establish baseline renal function.
One of the many waste products in the blood produced by normal tissue breakdown and removed by the kidneys, or by dialysis in patients with renal failure.
A substance that is found in blood and urine; creatinine is measured to determine kidney function.
Waste product in blood; is a measure of kidney function; if elevated may signify kidney disease.
The waste substance produced when muscles are used. Creatinine levels are an indicator of kidney function.
a protein, a normal metabolic waste product found in muscles and blood. The amount of creatinine in the blood or urine tells doctors how well your kidneys are working.
A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine every day. Creatinine is transported through the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys filter out most of the creatinine and dispose of it in the urine. See the entire definition of Creatinine
A chemical found in the blood and passed in the urine. A test of the amount of creatinine in blood or in blood and urine shows if the kidney is working right or if it is diseased. This is called the creatinine clearance test.
A waste product that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled in urine.
the waste substance that is produced when muscles are used. Measuring the creatinine level in the blood gives an indication of how well, or poorly, the kidneys are working.
A constituent of urine produced by the breakdown of creatine (a compound found chiefly in the muscles of vertebrate animals, which is involved with supplying energy for voluntary muscle contraction); also found in blood, muscle, plants, soil, etc.
A product of muscle metabolism that is excreted by the kidneys. Creatinine level serves as a very good indicator of kidney function.
a waste product normally removed by the kidneys. The amount in blood and urine can show whether the kidney is functioning properly
a protein in muscles and blood; a metabolic waste product of muscle activity that is eliminated in the urine. High creatinine levels may indicate kidney damage or muscle disease.
a chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism and transported through the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys filter out most of the creatinine and dispose of it in the urine. As the kidneys become impaired, the creatinine will rise.
Creatinine is produced normally by muscles and is used to measure kidney function. It is always higher than normal in dialysis patients. Normal ranges of creatinine are 0.3-0.7 mg/dL in children birth to three, 0.5-1.0 mg/dL in children 3-18 years old, and 0.6-1.3 mg/dL in adults.
End product of creatine metabolism, excreted in urine. See "How is Lupus Diagnosed?"
a substance found in blood and urine; it results from normal body chemical reactions; high blood creatinine levels are a sign of depressed kidney function Back
An amino acid secreted by the kidney. A blood test, urine test, or both for creatinine helps to determine kidney function.
A waste product which normal, undamaged kidneys remove from the blood. Creatinine in your blood is a sign of kidney damage.
A chemical found in the blood and passed in the urine. If the creatinine level increases in the blood, this may indicate decreased kidney function.
a product of metabolism in muscle which is excreted in the urine at about the same level from day to day
a chemical found in both urine and blood; elevated levels indicate impaired kidney function
The metabolic breakdown product of creatine.
Creatinine is a blood and urine component that is measured in certain tests to determine the functioning of the kidneys.
Creatinine is a byproduct of the body's energy production process and is used to measure kidney function.
Creatinine is a chemical substance excreted in the urine, which is derived from creatine and creatine phosphate. These substances serve to maintain adequate amounts of the substance adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which produces muscle contractions.
A substance normally cleared from the blood by the kidneys. Increased blood levels of creatinine indicate a problem with kidney function.
A normal, alkaline constituent of urine and blood. Increased quantities are found in advanced stages of kidney disease.
A waste product that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys. More importantly, it provides doctors a reliable measure of your kidney's function.
a product of muscle metabolism. This is an indicator of overall kidney function
A proteinlike substance manufactured by your muscles (but also found in some meats) that has been found to increase athletic performance and delay fatigue. Gives the muscles strength and a greater ability to do high-intensity exercise such as sprinting. Also helps buffer the lactic acid that accumulates during high-intensity exercise.
A component of urine and the final product of creatinine catabolism.
A measure of the kidneys' ability to excrete waste. Comparing the excretion of creatinine to urea helps assess kidney function versus dehydration.
Found in muscle and blood and excreted in urine, creatinine is the end product of muscle (creatine) metabolism. By ascertaining levels of creatinine in blood or urine or in both, presence or severity of kidney malfunction can be indicated.
A blood test involving normal metabolic waste in the body to indicate kidney function.
Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle, and is usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the body (depending on muscle mass).