Creatine, Serum (CTNS)

Test Code

LAB7021

Quest Code

37091

CPT Codes
82540

Preferred Specimen

2 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge and transfer serum specimen to a transport tube. Freeze and ship frozen.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Methodology
Enzymatic

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Monday-friday

Reference Range

<1.3 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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.