Sanaka Equation for Creatinine Clearance

**Semantic type:** Quantitative Concept

**Definition:** A formula to predict creatinine clearance (CCr, ml/min) in the elderly with chronic muscle atrophy using serum albumin (Alb, g/dl). For males: ABW (19 Alb +32) / 100 Scr; for females: ABW (13 Alb +29) / 100 Scr; where: Alb = plasma albumin level (g/dL); Scr = serum creatinine (mg/dL); ABW = actual body weight in Kg

**Synonyms:** - Sanaka