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Creatinine, Body Fluid

Message
Testing can be performed on peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, and pericardial fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to reference laboratory.


Test Code
CREATBF - NCMC


CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen
1 mL body fluid in a sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
  • Indicate specimen source.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Refrigerated 4 days


Methodology
Alkaline Picrate-Kinetic/Bichromatic Rate

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values.


Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.