Creatinine: units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Creatinine is reported in mg/dL and µmol/L. 1 µmol/L = 0.01131 mg/dL.
Convert creatinine
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is creatinine?
A waste product from muscle that the kidneys clear; it is used to estimate kidney filtration.
BiomarkerHQ groups creatinine under Kidney. On lab reports it can also appear as creatinine serum, serum creatinine and creat.
Creatinine units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each creatinine result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in mg/dL.
1 µmol/L = 0.01131 mg/dL
1 mg/dL = 88.42 µmol/L
| µmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|
| 40 µmol/L | 0.4524 mg/dL |
| 60 µmol/L | 0.6786 mg/dL |
| 80 µmol/L | 0.9048 mg/dL |
| 100 µmol/L | 1.131 mg/dL |
| 120 µmol/L | 1.357 mg/dL |
| 150 µmol/L | 1.696 mg/dL |
| 200 µmol/L | 2.262 mg/dL |
| mg/dL | µmol/L |
|---|---|
| 0.5 mg/dL | 44.21 µmol/L |
| 0.7 mg/dL | 61.89 µmol/L |
| 0.9 mg/dL | 79.58 µmol/L |
| 1.1 mg/dL | 97.26 µmol/L |
| 1.3 mg/dL | 114.9 µmol/L |
| 1.5 mg/dL | 132.6 µmol/L |
| 2 mg/dL | 176.8 µmol/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking creatinine over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each creatinine result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report creatinine in?
Creatinine is reported in mg/dL and µmol/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses mg/dL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert creatinine from µmol/L to mg/dL?
1 µmol/L = 0.01131 mg/dL. For example, 100 µmol/L is 1.131 mg/dL.
How do I convert creatinine from mg/dL to µmol/L?
1 mg/dL = 88.42 µmol/L. For example, 1.1 mg/dL is 97.26 µmol/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my creatinine result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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