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ADULTERATION CHECK, URINE
Test CodeLAB1231427
Includes
Urine Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
Urine, random specimen in a sterile plastic cup, No additives or preservatives
Pediatric: Urine, random specimen in a sterile plastic cup, No additives or preservatives
Pediatric: Urine, random specimen in a sterile plastic cup, No additives or preservatives
Minimum Volume
1mL urine
Instructions
Required for teting: 0.5mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: Not specified
Methodology
Kinetic, or Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
24/7
Reference Range
Random Urine Creatinine: No Reference Range Established
Clinical Significance
All results must be interpreted within the patient’s clinical context.
- Creatinine: Results <30 mg/dL generally suggest a dilute specimen which when tested, can result in falsely negative drug screen results.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Fairmont Medical Center