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CREATININE
Test CodeCRE
Alias/See Also
CRE
CPT Codes
82565
Includes
A GFR calculation will also be reported.
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days; Frozen stable indefinately
Methodology
Alkaline picrate-kinetic
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
0.6 - 1.3 mg/dL
For pediatric GFR calculator, please refer to the National Kidney Foundation website at www.kidney.org/professionals/KDOQI/gfr_calculatorped
Clinical Significance
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023