Creatinine

Test Code

CREAT, ECRE

Alias/See Also

EPOC Creatinine

CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen

Light GREEN (PST)

Other Acceptable Specimens

DKGRN (Dark Green Whole Blood)
RED (RED),
Gold (SST)
Heparinzed Syringe (Whole Blood) for EPOC or WB testing methods

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma

Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection
specimens are stable for 7 days refrigerated at 2 - 8°C and indefinitely when frozen (<-20°C)

Whole Blood: Test as soon as possible after collection

Methodology
Beckman AU
Siemens Dimension
Nova Phox
EPOC

Setup Schedule

24x7

Reference Range

0-3 months: 0.3-1.3 mg/dL Critical >1.5 mg/dL
Female: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
Male: 0.7-1.3 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

To evaluate the health of your kidneys; to help diagnose kidney disease; to monitor treatment for kidney disease

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory
CRMC and CCMC POC

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.