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Creatine, Serum
Test CodeCMG
Alias/See Also
37091
CPT Codes
82540
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimen to a clean, plastic screw-cap vial. Freeze and ship frozen.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis
Methodology
Enzymatic
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.
Reference Range
<1.3 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Last Updated: May 22, 2023