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Creatine, Serum : 37091

Test Code
CRETNQ or 37091


CPT Codes
82540

Instructions
Serum separator tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube ASAP and aliquot 2 mL serum into a standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL) and freeze immediately.


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
Enzymatiic

Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday


Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
less than 1.3 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Creatine, produced by the liver, is essential for metabolism of the brain and muscles. Creatine is converted to creatinine and excreted.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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