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CREATININE WITH eGFR PANEL
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
CREAT/EGFR
Alias/See Also
CREATININE, EGFR CALCULATED
Includes
CREATININE, EGFR CALCULATED
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Minimum Volume
2 MLS
Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE
Instructions
DRAW 1 LT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN PST TUBE TUBE, SPIN, AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 3 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 3 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.
Methodology
Kinetic Jaffe
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
Test Reference range Units
Creatinine 0.5 - 1.5 mg/dL
EGFR > 60 mL/min
Creatinine 0.5 - 1.5 mg/dL
EGFR > 60 mL/min
Clinical Significance
Serum creatinine is useful in the evaluation of kidney function and in monitoring renal dialysis. A serum creatinine result within the reference range does not rule out renal function impairment: Serum creatinine is not sensitive to early renal damage since it varies with age, gender and ethnic background. The impact of these variables can be reduced by an estimation of the glomerular filtration rate using an equation that includes serum creatinine, age and gender.
eGFR= estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
eGFR < 60 ml/min indicates the presence of chronic kidney disease. Lower doses of some drugs may be needed in patients with eGFR < 60.
eGFR<60: associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients with eGFR <30 should be referred for renal consultation.
eGFR= estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
eGFR < 60 ml/min indicates the presence of chronic kidney disease. Lower doses of some drugs may be needed in patients with eGFR < 60.
eGFR<60: associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients with eGFR <30 should be referred for renal consultation.
Performing Laboratory
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