Creatinine w/ GFR

Test Code
CRE


Alias/See Also
CREAT, GFR, eGFR


CPT Codes
82565

Includes
GFR-1 if non-African American
GFR-2 if African American
GFR-3 COMMENT


Preferred Specimen
3.5 mL Lithium Heparin (mint top tube)


Minimum Volume
1 mL S/P


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum red top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months


Reference Range
Male/Female Ages >=1 Day: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
 


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



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.