The Hidden Pitfalls of Serum Creatinine: When Normal Values Mislead

Authors

  • Aditya B Saran Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College and Dr. R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India
  • Aditi B Saran Government Medical College, GT and Cama Hospital, Mumbai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.150420251208

Keywords:

Serum Creatinine, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), Muscle Mass, Renal Function Assessment

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Published

2025-10-01

How to Cite

Saran, A. B., & Saran, A. B. (2025). The Hidden Pitfalls of Serum Creatinine: When Normal Values Mislead. National Journal of Medical Research, 15(04), 338–338. https://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.150420251208

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