Creatinine, Urine Timed
Order Name
CREAT TM U
Test Number: 3006050
Revision Date 05/03/2021
Test Number: 3006050
Revision Date 05/03/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Total Urine Volume
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3167-4 | |
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Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL
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Kinetic Alkaline Picrate (Jaffe) | 20624-3 |
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Creatinine Urine Timed Estimated
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Creatinine, Urine, 24 Hour
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2162-6 | |
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Hours Collected - Prompt
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30211-7 | |
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Volume 24 Urine Prompt
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Urine, 24-hour | 24 hour Urine Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | 24 hour urine collection wtih no preservative. Record number of hours and volume in ML on the specimen container and any aliquots. Refrigerate urine during collection. 6 N HCL, Boric Acid and Sodium Carb are acceptable preservatives if collecting with another test that requires preservative. Specimen stability: Ambient 2 days, 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 evaluating renal function. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82570,(81050 if urine measured by RML) |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |