Biomarker Encyclopedia · kidney & electrolytes · Sutton Coldfield

Creatinine

Creatinine is a waste product from normal muscle activity that is filtered out by the kidneys. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Creatinine is available within 21 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Creatinine measures

Creatinine is a waste product from normal muscle activity that is filtered out by the kidneys. Its blood level is a standard marker used to assess kidney function.

Why it is tested

Creatinine is measured as part of kidney function testing and general health screening, and is used to calculate eGFR. It appears in kidney and comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Creatinine at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Kidney Health

Guide price from £137

Basic Screen

Guide price from £153

Extended Kidney Health

Guide price from £159

Acute Medical Panel 1

Guide price from £168

Acute Medical Panel 2

Guide price from £180

Muscle and Rheumatology

Guide price from £189

15 further Vesey panels include Creatinine. See all blood test panels →

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Frequently asked questions

How does creatinine relate to eGFR?

Creatinine is used, along with other factors, to calculate the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The two are usually reported together.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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