How Creatinine Test Is Done?

Creatinine can be tested in blood or urine. For a creatinine blood test: A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial.

What is normal creatinine blood test?

Normal levels of creatinine in the blood are approximately 0.6 to 1.2 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL) in adult males and 0.5 to 1.1 milligrams per deciliter in adult females.

What are the symptoms when creatinine is high?

The disturbing symptoms of high creatinine in blood include:

Swelling or edema. Shortness of breath. Nausea and vomiting. Changes in urination.