Kidney Profile

Test Code

39165

CPT Codes
82043, 82565, 82570

Includes

Creatinine (includes eGFR)
Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine (includes Albumin/Creatinine Ratio)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST), and 10 mL random urine collected in plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum • 2 mL random urine

Instructions

See individual tests

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

See individual tests

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

This Profile combines two common tests-estimated glomerular filtration rate and urine albumin-creatinine ratio to support early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This profile supports the National Kidney Foundation initiative to drive adoption of the profile to facilitate appropriate ordering of the elements of the profile to address early detection of (CKD). A NHANES (CDC) study showed that only 8% of people with an eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 knew they had CKD. For those with the same eGFR and a urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) >30 mg/g, only 28% were aware they had CKD. The guidelines are part of the laboratory engagement plan for CKD Intercept, sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.