Is Creatinine 5.4 high, normal or dangerous? What does Creatinine level 5.4 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: October 31, 2025

Your Creatinine level of 5.4 is a High Creatinine level.

High Creatinine levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 0.9 mg/dL and 1.3 mg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

Important - Scroll to the end of this article to see how our patients managed their high Creatinine levels

The normal Creatinine range for men is :0.9 - 1.3 mg/dL

**Ideal values of Creatinine depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal Creatinine value
<5 years	0.949
5-10 years	1
10-15 years	1.054
15-20 years	1.111
20-25 years	1.171
25-30 years	1.234
30-35 years	1.231
35-40 years	1.297
40-45 years	1.293
45-50 years	1.289
50-55 years	1.286
55-60 years	1.282
60-70 years	1.278
70-80 years	1.274
80-90 years	1.27
90-100 years	1.267
>100 years	1.263

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease creatinine levels include:

Damage to or swelling of blood vessels in the kidneys.
Bacterial infection of the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
Death of cells in the kidneys' small tubes (acute tubular necrosis)
Conditions that can block the flow of urine in the urinary tract, such as prostate disease or kidney stone
Reduced blood flow to the kidney due to shock, dehydration, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, or complications of diabetes

Normal range of Creatinine found among women :0.9-1.3 mg/dL

**Ideal values of Creatinine depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal Creatinine value
<5 years	0.95
5-10 years	1.003
10-15 years	1.059
15-20 years	1.118
20-25 years	1.18
25-30 years	1.246
30-35 years	1.242
35-40 years	1.238
40-45 years	1.234
45-50 years	1.231
50-55 years	1.299
55-60 years	1.295
60-70 years	1.291
70-80 years	1.287
80-90 years	1.283
90-100 years	1.279
>100 years	1.275

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If you take a Creatinine blood test and the results are not in the normal range (0.9-1.3 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

Important :How our patients treated their high creatinine?

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How the Creatinine Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Creatinine test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Creatinine levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Creatinine test results are usually available within a few hours.