Indicates a significant increase in serum creatinine, a marker of kidney function. A higher creatinine level suggests reduced kidney's ability to filter waste products from the blood.
Used to document a worsening of kidney function, often requiring further investigation to determine the cause.
"Patient presented with fatigue and decreased urine output. Serum creatinine elevated to 3.2 mg/dL from baseline of 1.0 mg/dL."
Inpatient or outpatient nephrology settings, or when evaluating acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease progression.
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