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Test Code LAB1687 Creatinine, Urine

Aliases

CREA, U

Performing Section

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Urine:
Sterile Container

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.

TAT

Routine: 180 Minutes
STAT: 90 Minutes

CPT

82570

Special Collection Notes

Random, timed, or 24hr collection

Purpose/Principle

Quantitatively measure creatinine levels in urine

Temperature

Refrigerated

Sample Stability

Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen @ -18 Celsius: Indefinite

Test Components

Creatinine, Urine

Reference Range

≥3.2 mg/dL