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Creatinine Clearance Calculator


FAQ

How do I calculate creatinine clearance?

Here is a formula to calculate Creatinine Clearance Calculator using Cockcroft-Gault Formula

Creatinine Clearance = [(140-age) x (Wt in kg) x (0.85 if female)] / (72 x Cr)

Why do we calculate creatinine clearance?

The creatinine clearance test helps provide information about how well the kidneys are working.

  • The test compares the creatinine level in urine with the creatinine level in blood.
  • A creatinine clearance test is often ordered to assess kidney function and to monitor patients with kidney disease or other conditions that affect the kidneys.

What is high creatinine clearance?

A high level may mean that your kidneys aren't working as they should. The amount of creatinine in the blood depends partly on the amount of muscle tissue you have. Men generally have higher creatinine levels than women.

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