In which condition can NOT creatinine level be 1200 mg/dL?
an aspirate of pelvic urinoma
in untreated end-stage renal failure disease
a sample from a wound drain after pyeloplasty
a sample from suprapubic catheter
Correct Answer :
B. in untreated end-stage renal failure disease
serum creatinine under no circumstances could be as high as 1200 mg/dL. In all other choices, creatinine levels represent urine values.
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