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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
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
Last Updated: May 6, 2020
