An intravenous pyelogram should not be performed if serum creatinine is:

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An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) involves the injection of contrast material into the patient's veins to visualize the urinary tract. However, the use of contrast material can be harmful to patients with underlying kidney disease. Typically, a serum creatinine level greater than 1.6 mg/dL is considered an increased risk for contrast-induced nephropathy and should prompt caution or contraindication for an IVP procedure. Therefore, option C is the best choice as the serum creatinine level is above the safety threshold.

An Intravenous Pyelogram Should Not Be Performed If Serum Creatinine