Hello. I was just diagnosed with a creatinine serum reading of 1.24 and 50% function per my blood tests. All other results on the blood test were normal. I have been treating high blood pressure for many years which has been in control. Next, I am doing the 24 hour urine test, more blood tests and an ultra sound. Are these numbers found on my first initial blood test be caused for alarm, such as mentally preparing myself for dialysis in the future? The doctor said he feels my function percentage is higher but needs more test results to be sure. I am a white female which I am understood that this makes a difference in the results. Please help. Thank you so much, Cindy
Hai, Creatinine level is an indicator for kidney function. Depends upon the blood test report we can assess the functional level of kidney periodically. As lifestyle and food intake will highly influence the kidney function. So periodic assessment will reveal the status of kidney. Result may vary if the proper diet control and lifestyle not followed (like high protein intake)if your functional percentage level goes down consistently then you are in need for dialysis.it will be decided by your treating Nephrologist. Thank you hope I answered your query