When you have a routine blood test, your doctor often checks many different numbers to understand how your body is working. One of these numbers is called creatinine. Many people see this term in ...

An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are not working well. A urine albumin result higher than 30 mg/gram may be a sign ...

Creatinine is more than just a lab number—it’s a key signal of how well your kidneys are working. While high levels can be temporary, they may also point to underlying kidney stress or disease.