ADULTERATION CHECK, URINE

Test Code
LAB1231427


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


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




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