Creatinine

Message
SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 lime green tube

Inpatients:  1 lime green tube


Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not separated.
Transport room temp < 8 hours if cells and serum are separated.

 


Test Code
CRETB


CPT Codes
82565

Includes
Creatinine and estimated GFR(EGFR)


Preferred Specimen
1 lime green


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube, or 1 red tube


Transport Container
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days


Methodology
Colorimetry

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report




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.