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HelpTest Code CREA Creatinine
Performing Laboratory
YRMC Laboratory
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
LT Green/Mint Top (NAHEP)
Minimum Draw Volume: 2mL
Urine: Sterile Urine Container
Order of Draw
Unit of Measure
Serum: mg/dL
Urine: mg/dL/24hr
Specimen Transport and Stability Information
Serum:
Stability- Refrigerated Up to 24 hours from the time of collection.
Stability- Ambient Up to 8 hours from the time of collection.
If specimens cannot be centrifuged, they must be received in the laboratory within 2 hours.
Urine:
Stability- Up to 24 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature (Urine Container)
CPT Code
Serum: 82565
Urine: 82575/81050