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HelpTest Code CRE24 CREATININE, 24-HOUR URINE
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CRE24 |
| EPIC | LAB712 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The evaluation of renal function
Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reference Values
Males: 1.0 - 2.0 g/24 hours
Females: 0.8 - 1.8 g/24 hours
Unknown: 0.9 - 1.9 g/24 hours
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Profile Information
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Individual Test Description |
|---|
| CREATININE, 24 HOUR URINE |
| DATES OF COLLECTION, 24 HOUR URINE |
| VOLUME, 24 HOUR URINE |
Specimen Type
Urine, 24-Hour
Preferred Container
24-Hour Urine Container – 24 hour collection required; No Preservatives preferred; Preservatives HCL, Acetic Acid, Boric Acid, Sodium Carbonate are acceptable.
Preferred Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 10 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Minimum Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 1 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. No preservative preferred.
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
4. Send specimen refrigerated.
Click here to view the Urine Collection Instructions
To Process:
1. Prior to aliquoting specimen, mix specimen well, measure and record volume.
2. 10 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine collection in a clean, non-sterile, plastic urine container.
3. 24-HOUR VOLUME IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing
NorDx acceptable preservatives (NOTE: no preservative/refrigerated is preferred):
1. HCL OK
2. Boric Acid OK
3. Acetic Acid OK
4. Sodium Carbonate OK
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
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CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82570 | Creatinine, Other Source, Quantitative |
Keywords
CREATININE
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2162-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Urine Cup
Rejection Information
24 hour collection incomplete