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CREATININE, BODY FLUID

Test Code
CREBF


CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
or 


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL



Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile container



Instructions

Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant



Transport Temperature

Refrigerate



Specimen Stability

2-8ÂșC up to 5 days



Methodology

Alkaline picrate-kinetic



Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su



Reference Range

Performance characteristics and reference ranges have not been verified. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.



Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.