Creatinine, Urine

Test Code
013672


Alias/See Also
Urine Creatinine, Random


CPT Codes
82542

Preferred Specimen
Urine (random)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Label the urine container with the patient's full name and the date and time of collection.


Transport Container
Plastic urine container, with or without 6N HCL.


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature, refrigerate or FREEZE


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 day; Refrigerate/Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Kinetic

Setup Schedule
M-F (1,3) S/S (2)




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.