appointment creatinine
appt_crDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
The serum or urine creatinine value recorded during a scheduled patient visit, used as a key biomarker for assessing renal function and kidney disease progression. Captured in EHR clinical documentation to inform medication dosing decisions, monitor chronic kidney disease, and support lab trend reporting.
Standard Abbreviation
appt_cr
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