CREATINE 24 HOUR URINE

Test Code
LAB34320


Includes
Creatinine

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement


Preferred Specimen
3 mL urine from a 24-hour collection - no preservative


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
Collect without preservative. Refrigerated 2-8° C during collection. Submit in a plastic leak proof container, freeze immediately at -20° C or lower.


Transport Container
Plastic urine container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
ozen: 90 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received thawed • Received refrigerated • Received room temperature


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Tues-sat


Report Available
2-7 days




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.