CHAPTER 2:Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 24Creatinine
Creatinine is a waste product that is produced by the muscles and released into the blood. Creatinine is removed from the blood by the kidneys. Creatinine levels have been used as an indicator of how well your kidneys are functioning.
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When Your Kidneys FailNational Kidney FoundationBook312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
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The Kidneys: Your Body's Natural Filtering SystemOrtho BiotechFact Sheet

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