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HelpTest Code LAB1687 Creatinine, Urine
Aliases
CREA, U
Performing Section
Chemistry
Purpose/Principle
Quantitatively measure creatinine levels in urine
Special Collection Notes
Random, timed, or 24hr collection
Specimen Type
Urine:
Sterile Container
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Temperature
Refrigerated
TAT
Routine: 180 Minutes
STAT: 90 Minutes
Test Components
Creatinine, Urine
CPT
82570
Sample Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen @ -18 Celsius: Indefinite
Reference Range
≥3.2 mg/dL