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CREATININE, URINE, RANDOM
Test CodeRCRET
CPT Codes
82570
Preferred Specimen
Yellow tube round bottom
Minimum Volume
1 mL (5mL optimal)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile Container
Transport Container
URINE Container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 4 days
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate
Setup Schedule
DAILY, as received
Report Available
STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours
Routine: <4 hours
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.
Clinical Significance
The blood and daily urine excretion of creatinine shows minimal fluctuation, therefore, creatinine excretion is useful in determining whether 24-hour urine specimens for other analytes (e.g., protein) have been completely and accurately collected
Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
