{"product_id":"creatinine-serum","title":"Creatinine (Serum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe Serum Creatinine test measures a waste product of muscle metabolism that is filtered exclusively by the kidneys — the primary blood test for assessing kidney function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures creatinine concentration in the blood. Because creatinine is produced at a relatively constant rate and removed only by the kidneys, elevated levels reliably indicate reduced kidney function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent epidemic — millions have significant kidney damage without symptoms. Creatinine testing enables early detection when interventions can prevent progression to kidney failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdults with diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease (the three leading causes of CKD), individuals with a family history of kidney disease, and those on long-term medications that affect kidney function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo special preparation required, though avoiding excessive protein intake and intense exercise the day before may improve accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733497512,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/creatinine-serum","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}