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Creatinine
Test CodeCREA
CPT Codes
82565
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- Lithium Heparin (PST) or EDTA (Lavender)
Serum- SST, Red Top or Tiger Top
Urine -Sterile Cup, B-D urine foley and BD specimen cup collection kit
Body Fluids (not CSF) – Sterile Cup
Urine -Sterile Cup, B-D urine foley and BD specimen cup collection kit
Body Fluids (not CSF) – Sterile Cup
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Plasma\Serum 7 days at 15 - 25°C Urine without preservative 2 days at 15 - 25°C Urine (preservative) 3 days at 15 - 25°C
Refrigerated: Plasma\Serum 7 days at 2 - 8°C Urine without preservative 6 days at 2 - 8°C Urine (preservative) 6 days at 2 - 8°C
Frozen: Plasma/Serum 3 months at -20°C Urine without preservative 6 months at -20°C Urine (preservative) 3 weeks at -20°C
Refrigerated: Plasma\Serum 7 days at 2 - 8°C Urine without preservative 6 days at 2 - 8°C Urine (preservative) 6 days at 2 - 8°C
Frozen: Plasma/Serum 3 months at -20°C Urine without preservative 6 months at -20°C Urine (preservative) 3 weeks at -20°C
Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory
400 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Last Updated: October 24, 2024
