Creatinine

Kidney function is essential for overall health, and impaired kidney function can develop without clear symptoms. Creatinine is a key biomarker used to assess kidney function and detect conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Monitoring creatinine levels is particularly important for patients with risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. Early detection and regular monitoring of kidney function through creatinine testing enable timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.

Decentralized creatinine testing

Capitainer enables accurate and patient-friendly self-sampling devices for a wide range of applications – including creatinine testing for kidney function assessment. Monitoring creatinine is important for detecting and managing conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in patients with risk factors like diabetes or hypertension.

Home-based sampling can support more frequent testing and improved patient compliance, while enabling flexible care models beyond traditional clinical settings.

Application Note

This document provides a comprehensive overview of analytical approaches for measuring creatinine levels on standard clinical chemistry platforms using samples collected with Capitainer® whole‑blood cards. It describes the laboratory workflow and highlights key considerations and precautions that must be taken into account.

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Product brochures

Here you can download more information about remote monitoring in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and creatinine testing.

CKD

Creatinine

Get Inspired by Oslo University Hospital

Nephrologists at Oslo University Hospital pointed out a panel of Tacrolimus, Creatinine and Haemoglobin as diagnostic tests of the highest priority to reduce the number of hospital follow-up visits by home sampling
and telemedicine.

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