Urine Creatinine, Random

Also known as Urine creatinine

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You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Collect a Random/Spot urine sample in a sealed and sterile screw-capped container provided by our sample collection professional. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed. Blood contaminated and highly turbid samples are not acceptable.

Understanding Urine Creatinine, Random

What is Urine Creatinine, Random?

The Urine Creatinine, Random test measures the level of creatinine, a waste product, in the urine to evaluate how well your kidneys are functioning. This test can be done as part of routine tests or a kidney function test (KFT) to check your kidney health and detect kidney diseases. It also serves as a useful tool to monitor ongoing treatment response for known kidney disease.

Creatinine is a chemical waste product formed due to the normal breakdown of muscles in the body. It is filtered by the kidneys and eliminated via the urine. Normally, creatinine is excreted out in urine, but the detection of abnormal levels (both high and low) of creatinine can be a sign of impaired filtration capacity of the kidneys.

Your doctor may advise the Urine Creatinine, Random if you show symptoms suggestive of kidney disease, including frequent tiredness, dry and itchy skin, poor appetite, swelling in your feet or ankles, puffiness around your eyes, frequent urination, foamy and bloody urine, painful urination, muscle cramps, difficulty sleeping, etc. This test may also be suggested if you have risk factors for any kidney disease, such as diabetes, obesity, heart problems, or a family history of kidney disease. It is also recommended for patients suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure on a regular basis as they are more prone to kidney problems.

Before the test, drink enough water to be able to submit a urine sample. The urine sample should be collected into a sterile container provided by the sample collection professional. You may also be asked to stop taking certain medications and supplements as they may affect your test results. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed as that can interfere with certain test results.

Test result ranges are approximate and may differ slightly between different labs depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results. Narrate your complete medical history to help them correlate your clinical and laboratory findings. The results will help the doctor determine your medical condition, make recommendations for lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, decide whether or not medication will be required to manage your kidney health, and formulate an overall treatment plan.

What is Urine Creatinine, Random used for?

The Urine Creatinine, Random test is done:

To calculate the creatinine clearance, a parameter of kidney function, from the urine.
To evaluate the normal functioning of the kidneys.
To detect any disease affecting the kidneys.
To screen for kidney disease if you have risk factors like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease.
To monitor treatment response of kidney diseases.
To monitor the side effects of certain medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen), antibiotics (vancomycin), ACE inhibitors (lisinopril, enalapril), and diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide).

What does Urine Creatinine, Random measure?

The Urine Creatinine, Random test measures the level of creatinine in the urine. Creatinine is a byproduct of muscles’ wear and tear during energy production. The kidneys remove it from the body by filtering it from the blood and releasing it into the urine. Therefore, urine creatinine levels can be an indicator of how well the kidneys are working. This test is also useful for diagnosing or detecting kidney diseases and other conditions affecting your kidneys.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Urine Creatinine, Random

Frequently Asked Questions about Urine Creatinine, Random

Q. When can the Urine Creatinine, Random test be advised?

The Urine Creatinine, Random test can be advised when signs and symptoms of kidney disease are suspected.

Q. What are the signs and symptoms of kidney disease?

The signs and symptoms of kidney disease include belly pain, pain in the middle back, foamy or bloody urine, painful urination, swollen feet and ankles, puffiness around the eyes, fatigue (tiredness), weight loss or poor appetite, muscle cramps, and itchy skin.

Q. What is the procedure for sample collection?

A lab technician will provide you with a sterile plastic cup with a lid for a urine sample. Collect the mid-stream sample in the provided container and carefully place the lid. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin.

Q. What are the possible physiological causes of high creatinine levels?

High creatinine levels are usually caused due to dehydration, increased protein intake, intense exercise, red meat consumption, or creatine supplementation, which are usually taken by athletes to enhance performance.

Q. What do high levels of creatinine in the urine indicate?

High creatinine levels might be an indication of acute or chronic kidney failure, urinary tract obstruction, hypothyroidism, nephrotoxic drugs, shock, and congestive heart failure. Always consult your doctor if your reports show high levels of creatinine.

Q. What do low levels of urinary creatinine indicate?

Low levels of urinary creatinine might indicate a problem with the muscles or liver but may also be due to something less serious, such as reduced muscle mass in older adults, drinking too much water (psychogenic polydipsia), or pregnancy.

Q. Does exercise affect the Urine Creatinine, Random test results?

The creatinine levels are not altered by moderate exercise. However, strenuous exercise before this test may increase muscle mass which can falsely elevate the level of creatinine.

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