The 24-Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance Calculator measures actual kidney filtration rate (GFR) using a 24-hour urine collection and blood creatinine level. Essential for accurate CKD diagnosis and dosing of nephrotoxic drugs.
Formula:
CrCl (mL/min) =
Urine Creatinine (mg/dL) × Urine Volume (mL)
Serum Creatinine (mg/dL) × 1440
Variables:
- Urine Creatinine: Creatinine concentration in 24-hour urine (mg/dL).
- Urine Volume: Total urine collected over 24 hours (mL).
- Serum Creatinine: Blood creatinine level (mg/dL).
- 1440: Minutes in 24 hours (24 × 60).
🧮 24-Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance
📐 Formula:
CrCl (mL/min) =
Urine Creatinine (mg/dL) × Urine Volume (mL)
Serum Creatinine (mg/dL) × 1440
🖊️ Enter the Values:
Step-by-Step Calculation
- Collect 24-hour urine: Measure total volume (mL).
- Test urine creatinine (mg/dL) and serum creatinine (mg/dL).
- Calculate:
CrCl (mL/min) =
Urine Cr × Urine Volume
Serum Cr × 1440
Example
- Urine Cr = 100 mg/dL
- Urine Volume = 1500 mL
- Serum Cr = 1.0 mg/dL
CrCl (mL/min) =
Urine Creatinine (mg/dL) × Urine Volume (mL)
Serum Creatinine (mg/dL) × 1440
CrCl (mL/min) =
100.0 (mg/dL) × 1500 (mL)
1.0 (mg/dL) × 1440
CrCl (mL/min) =
100.0 × 1500
1.0 × 1440
CrCl (mL/min) =
150,000
1440
= 104.7 mL/min
Normal Ranges
| Group | Normal CrCl |
|---|---|
| Adult Males | 95–145 mL/min |
| Adult Females | 85–125 mL/min |
Clinical Interpretation
| CrCl (mL/min) | Kidney Function |
|---|---|
| >90 | Normal |
| 60–89 | Mild impairment |
| 30–59 | Moderate CKD |
| 15–29 | Severe CKD |
| <15 | Kidney failure |
Unit Conversions
- Urine Volume (L → mL): Multiply liters by 1,000.
- Example: 1.5 L = 1,500 mL.
- Serum Creatinine (µmol/L → mg/dL): Divide by 88.4.
- Example: 106 µmol/L = 1.2 mg/dL.
Why Use 24-Hour Urine CrCl?
- Gold standard for GFR measurement (more accurate than eGFR formulas).
- Critical for:
- Drug dosing in chemotherapy or nephrotoxic drugs.
- Diagnosing early CKD in patients with unusual muscle mass (athletes, amputees).
Limitations
- Inaccurate collection: Missing urine voids → underestimates CrCl.
- Creatinine production varies: Diet, muscle mass, and ethnicity affect results.
- Time-consuming: Requires strict 24-hour urine collection.
Comparison to eGFR
| Parameter | 24-Hour CrCl | eGFR (CKD-EPI) |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Higher | Lower (estimated) |
| Convenience | Low (requires urine collection) | High (blood test only) |
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