Laboratory Services
Creatinine, Urine
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| Test Description |
Creatinine, Urine
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| Test ID |
UCREAT
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| Specimen Type |
Urine
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| Specimen Requirements |
Urine Cup
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Urine Cup - Collect urine without using additives. If urine must be collected with a preservative for other analytes, only hydrochloric acid (14 to 47 mmol/L urine, e.g. 5 mL 10 % HCl or 5 mL 30 % HCl per liter urine) or boric acid (81 mmol/L, e.g. 5 g per liter urine) may be used.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
10 ml aliquot of morning collection
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| Stability |
Urine without preservative:
2 days at 15-25˚C 6 days at 2-8˚C 6 months at -15 to -25˚C Urine - with preservative: 3 days at 15-25˚C 8 days at 2-8˚C 3 weeks at -15 to -25˚C |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82570
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| Reference Range |
Male: 39-259 mg/dL
Female: 28-217 mg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2161-8
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