CREATININE

Test Code

CRE

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

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