blood test Previous studies have shown that an increased blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio is a poor prognostic marker in patients with certain chronic diseases. A relatively high blood urea ...

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 a product of muscle metabolism and the most specific indicator of renal function because it is freely filtered through the glomerulus. Throughout adult life, the serum creatinine can ...