Creatinine Clearance Urine 24hr
Order Name
CREA CL UR
Test Number: 2028225
Revision Date 05/03/2021
Test Number: 2028225
Revision Date 05/03/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Creatinine Clearance
|
2164-2 | |
|
Creatinine Serum
|
Kinetic Alkaline Picrate (Jaffe) | 2160-0 |
|
Creatinine, Urine, 24 Hour
|
2162-6 | |
|
Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL
|
Kinetic Alkaline Picrate (Jaffe) | 20624-3 |
|
Total Urine Volume
|
3167-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1.0) | Urine and Serum | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Collect both: 24 hour Urine Container -and- Clot Activator SST -or- Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) Serum or Plasma is needed for calculations in clearance results. Blood samples can be collected when 24hr urine container is returned. Refrigerate urine during and after collection. Urine can be collected with no preservative or 6 N HCL, Boric Acid and Sodium Carbonate are acceptable preservatives if collecting with another test. Record number of hours and volume in mL on the specimen container. Include height and weight of patient. Specimen stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 6 days, Frozen 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful as an aid in monitoring renal function. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82575 (81050 if urine measured by RML) |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |