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CREATININE, BODY FLUID

Test Code
FCA (OE), FTCA (LAB)


CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR




 


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant


Transport Container
Green tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8ºC up to 5 days


Methodology
Alkaline picrate-kinetic

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Clinical Significance
Body fluid creatinine is useful in identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.