Creatinine w/Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), Estimated

Test Code
LAB66


CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Other Acceptable Specimens
5.0 mL Gold SST


Transport Container
Li Heparin (GST)


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
TEST METHOD UNITS REF RANGE  CRITICAL  Male/Female
CREATININE Colorimetric mg/dL MALE >5.0 
      0-4 days: 0.3-1.0  
      5 days - 12 years: 0.2 -0.7  
      >=13 years: 0.5-1.2  
      FEMALE  
      0 - 4 days: 0.3 - 1.0  
      5 days-12 years: 0.2-0.7  
      >= 13 years: 0.4 - 1.1  
GFR,ESTIMATED Calculated mL/min/1.73m2 >59 (for adults)>/= 18 years  


Clinical Significance
Glomerular Filtration rate (GFR) is the index of kidney function.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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