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Why is serum creatinine no longer used?

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Why is serum creatinine no longer used?

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Creatinine is a product of muscle metabolism and as such may not be raised in the frail and elderly with little muscle. Consequently true renal function can be reduced by as much as 50% before a corresponding rise in serum creatinine is seen.

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