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Creatinine, Peritoneal Fluid : 17422 

Test Code
CRPTAU or 17422


CPT Codes
82570

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
2 mL peritoneal fluid in a plastic screw-cap vial
  
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
0.5-2.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Creatinine is the product of creatine metabolism. Creatinine is a measure of renal function. Elevations of creatinine are observed in patients typically with 50% or greater impairment of renal function.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.