Creatinine clearance

Test Code
CRCL


CPT Codes
82575

Includes
Creatinine clearance in mls/min


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Patient Preparation
none

Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimens are stable at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated for up to 5 days, and are stable indefinitely if frozen.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any specimen other than urine


Methodology
Rate Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Monday-Sunday


Reference Range
Creatinine clearance: 61-166 mLs/min.


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.