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CREATININE WITH EGFR

Test Code
CRET


CPT Codes
82565

Includes
Creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate


Preferred Specimen
Light Green Gel


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold and Red to tubes


Specimen Stability
3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine in human plasma used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain renal disease, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes.




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.