mwalter

My doctor recently called me after a blood test (done 5/27/03) to schedual a echo on my Kidney's... The PA was concerned about my creatinine level of 1.3. Everything else in my labs were normal.

I have searched normal levels over the web, and depending on the source, find anywhere from .6 - 1.2 to .8 - 1.5 as a normal Creatinine level. Mayo clinic posted 1.4 as the normal high range.

Just prior to this blood test, I had inguinal hernia repair, and had experienced an infection that slightly impared the flow of urine. I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg oral tablets and had been taking this antibiotic at the time of the blood test(5/22 - 5/29).

If someone could tell me if the combination of my infection, or taking Levaquin, has been known to increase creatinine levels, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if creatinine levels vary between blood tests, I would also appreciate learning a bit about that.

Thanks so much,
Mark