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Blood biochemistry: creatinine
Synonym(s): Serum creatinine
Overview
- Derived from breakdown of creatine in muscle.
- Excreted by kidneys.
- Not influenced by protein metabolism (unlike urea).
- Important marker of renal function; levels controlled by excretion rate, but relatively insensitive.
- Clearance is identical to inulin and therefore accurately measures glomerular filtration rate.
Uses
In combination
- In combination with urea Blood biochemistry: urea and urine specific gravity as indicator of renal function.
Sampling
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Tests
Availability
- Widely available.
Technique intrinsic limitations
- Interpret in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Result Data
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Benson K G & Paul-Murphy J (1999) Clinical pathology of the domestic rabbit: acquisition and interpretation of samples. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 2 (3), 539-552 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Varga M (2014) Textbook of Rabbit Medicine. 2nd edn. Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, UK.
- Wesche P (2014) Clinical Pathology. In: BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine. Eds: Meredith A & Lord B. BSAVA, UK. pp 124-137.
- Harcourt-Brown F (2013) Diagnosis of Renal Disease in Rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 16, 145-174.
- Krause A L, Weisbroth S H, Flatt R E & Brewer N (1984) Biology and Diseases of Rabbits. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine. Eds: Fox J G, Cohen B J S & Loew F M. Academic Press, USA. pp 207-240.