CREATININE WITH eGFR

Test Code

CRETGFR

CPT Codes
82565

Includes

CREATININE,SR GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE

Preferred Specimen

SERUM

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

GOLD TOP TUBE

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

8 Hours

Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Test: CREATININE,SR Female Ages >=0 Days - <4 Days: Normal Range: 0.30-1.00 mg/dL Female Ages >=4 Days - <1 Year: Normal Range: 0.20-0.40 mg/dL Female Ages >=1 Year - <12 Years: Normal Range: 0.30-0.70 mg/dL Female Ages >=12 Years - <16 Years: Normal Range: 0.60-1.20 mg/dL Female Ages >=16 Years: Normal Range: 0.50-1.10 mg/dL Male Ages >=0 Days - <4 Days: Normal Range: 0.30-1.00 mg/dL Male Ages >=4 Days - <1 Year: Normal Range: 0.20-0.40 mg/dL Male Ages >=1 Year - <12 Years: Normal Range: 0.30-0.70 mg/dL Male Ages >=12 Years - <16 Years: Normal Range: 0.70-1.30 mg/dL Male Ages >=16 Years: Normal Range: 0.60-1.20 mg/dL Test: GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE Male/Female Ages >=19 Years: Normal Range: >60(*)
Reference ranges may vary based on performing lab. Use lab reports when interpreting patient results.

Clinical Significance

Serum creatinine is useful in the evaluation of kidney function and in monitoring renal dialysis The estimation of the glomerular filtration rate using an equation that includes serum creatinine, age, gender and ethnic background helps detection of early renal damage.

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.