Creatinine, Urine Timed

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
07.2018


Test Code
UCRT


Alias/See Also
Creatinine, Urine Random


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
Requires a 24 hour urine specimen.


Instructions
The container must be either kept on ice or refrigerated during collection.


Transport Container
24hr urine container


Methodology
Kinetic Alkaline Picrat

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Performing Laboratory
This test is used primarily for the assessment of renal function.



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