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Cheryl, the eGFR which you can see reported along with your creatinine result is more helpful, and dialysis is generally necessary when it's less than the 5-10 range. Usually, that correlates to a creatinine of around 6-8, from what I've seen over the decades, though it varies depending on the size of the individual, symptoms they're having, etc.
3.6 should not be high enough to require dialysis, typically.
An elevated creatinine is an indication of some kidney involvement but it’s the GFR the indicator of what stage of kidney disease you are at. Each nephrologist has their own standards as to when they think a patient should start dialysis. For my dr, it was when my GFR dropped below 20. I have been in dialysis for 18 years. If, some day you have to go on dialysis ( and I hope you never do), ask you nephrologist about home dialysis options. You will feel much better than in-center dialysis and your lab results will be better too. It will mean more responsibility on your part but it is well worth the effort
The specific creatinine level that necessitates dialysis isn't explicitly mentioned in the knowledge base. However, elevated creatinine levels indicate that the kidneys are not filtering waste properly, which can be a sign of advanced kidney damage. Dialysis is typically considered when kidney function is significantly Show Full Answer
Thank you....very helpful
Mine is high and the nephrologist sayed that the albúmin it has to be high also, at the moment he told me i'm ok for now, i still don't understand why.
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