creatinine clearance

How is Creatinine Clearance Measured?

Creatinine clearance can be measured using a 24-hour urine collection test along with a blood sample. The formula to calculate creatinine clearance is:
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) = (Urine Creatinine x Urine Volume) / (Plasma Creatinine x Time)
Alternatively, it can be estimated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula.

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