A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Creatine, Serum
MessageEnter all applicable fields:
Test Name: Creatine, Serum
Reference Lab: QNI
Test Code: 37091
Shipping Temp: Frozen: 30 days
Specimen Type: 2 mL frozen serum
TAT: 2 days
CPT Code: 82540
Cost: _
Additional Comments: _
FDA Approved Test: YES_ NO_ LDT_
Medical Director/Pathologist: approved by
Billing Completed by_ Date_ Time_
Test Code
QNI FLEXI 37091
Quest Code
37091
Alias/See Also
# CREB
37091
37091
CPT Codes
82540
Preferred Specimen
2 mL frozen serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimen to a clean, plastic screw-cap vial. Freeze and ship frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis
Methodology
Enzymatic
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
P.M. Sets up 5 days a week.
Reference Range
<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 Chantilly Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228