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Creatinine, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeCREATGFR - NOCO
CPT Codes
82565
Includes
Creatinine, eGFR
Note: This test is included in the BMP-Basic Metabolic Panel, CMP-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and RFP-Renal Function Panel.
Note: This test is included in the BMP-Basic Metabolic Panel, CMP-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and RFP-Renal Function Panel.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Plasma Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 5 days |
Serum SST | Refrigerated | 5 days |
Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 5 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Alkaline Picrate-Kinetic / Bichromatic Rate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Creatinine
GFR
Age | Male | Female |
0-16 days | <0.36 | <0.36 |
17-365 days | <0.53 | <0.53 |
1-4 years | 0.25-0.36 | 5 days |
4-7 years | 0.32-0.64 | 0.32-0.64 |
7-10 years | 0.36-0.75 | 0.36-0.75 |
10-13 years | 0.44-0.99 | 0.43-0.87 |
13-16 years | 0.60-1.17 | 0.49-0.97 |
16-19 years | 0.68-1.37 | 0.51-1.08 |
19-150 years | 0.32-0.92 | 0.32-0.92 |
GFR
Age | Male/Female |
0-19 years | None |
19-150 years | >60 |
Clinical Significance
Useful for assessing muscular dystrophy and renal function.
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory