Normal range 0.6-1.3 mg/dL (53-115 µmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum or plasma.
Also known as: serum creatinine, Cr, SCr.
0.6-1.3 mg/dLThreshold: read below
Reference range
Conventionalmg/dL
0.61.3
SIµmol/L
53115
Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Creatinine, Serum; those can be narrower than the band shown.
Creatinine, Serum reference range, specimen, and conversion details
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What is the normal range for Creatinine, Serum?
The standard teaching reference range for Creatinine, Serum is 0.6-1.3 mg/dL in conventional units, or 53-115 µmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum or plasma.
What threshold is taught for Creatinine, Serum?
For Creatinine, Serum, the commonly taught threshold is: > 4.0 mg/dL (or a rapid rise) indicates significant renal impairment.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
A more specific kidney marker than BUN because it reflects glomerular filtration.
Higher in people with greater muscle mass; interpret with eGFR.
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