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How to Find Creatinine on a Blood Test Report

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) measures how well your kidneys filter waste from the blood. The main input is serum creatinine — a waste product filtered by the kidneys — which appears on standard blood test panels.

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What You Need

  • A recent blood test report (printed or digital)
  • Your age and biological sex
  • Creatinine value in µmol/L or mg/dL

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Locate your blood test report — it may be labelled "Full Blood Count", "Renal Profile", "U&E" (Urea & Electrolytes), or "Comprehensive Metabolic Panel".

  2. 2

    Find the row labelled "Creatinine" or "Serum Creatinine" — it is typically in the renal or kidney section.

  3. 3

    Note the value and its unit — UK/Australian reports use µmol/L; US reports often use mg/dL.

  4. 4

    Note your age and biological sex, as both are required for the eGFR formula.

  5. 5

    Enter all values into the eGFR calculator.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Confusing creatinine with creatine kinase (CK) — they are different tests
  • Using the wrong unit — check whether your report uses µmol/L or mg/dL
  • Using a result from a urine test rather than a blood (serum) test
  • Forgetting to check whether values were taken while dehydrated — dehydration can falsely elevate creatinine

eGFR Kidney Function Categories

≥ 90 mL/min/1.73m²
Normal kidney function
60 – 89
Mildly reduced
30 – 59
Moderate reduction
15 – 29
Severe reduction
< 15
Kidney failure (consult doctor urgently)

These ranges are educational references only and do not replace professional medical evaluation.

How Healio360 Uses This Data

Healio360 tracks your eGFR readings over time. Multiple results allow the Health Intelligence dashboard to detect trends in kidney function — an early downward trend may be clinically significant even when individual values appear borderline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find creatinine on a blood test?

Look in the renal, kidney, or electrolyte section of your blood test report. It will be labelled "Creatinine" or "Serum Creatinine".

What units are used for creatinine?

UK and Australian reports typically use µmol/L. US reports often use mg/dL. Make sure you select the correct unit in the calculator.

Is a low eGFR always serious?

A single low eGFR result may be affected by dehydration or illness. A persistent or declining eGFR over multiple tests is more clinically significant. Always discuss results with your doctor.

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