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Test Code LAB0202390 Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine

Methodology

Alkaline Picrate

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24 hour

Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions: No preservative

Acceptable Preservatives:  Boric acid, 6N HCl, 50% Acetic acid

Additional Information:

1. 24-Hour volume is required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions for timed specimens.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Males: 0.95-2.49 g/24 hours

Females: 0.71-1.65 g/24 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82570

Special Instructions