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Creatinine

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CRET


CPT Codes
82565

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send refrigerated.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Two-Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 0.7-1.3 mg/dL Females: 0.5-1.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Increased serum creatinine is seen in patients with impaired renal function.



Last Updated: July 10, 2018


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.