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Creatinine Level  

Additional Codes

LAB66

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic- colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of  Basic Metabolic Profile, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, and Renal Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

 

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen type: Serum

Alternative container/tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0- 6 yr:    0.1-0.6 mg/dL

6-13 yr:   0.2-0.8 mg/dL

13-19 yr:

   F: 0.4-1.0 mg/dL                

   M: 0.4-1.2 mg/dL

> 19 yr:   

   F: 0.6-1.1 mg/dL                

   M:  0.8-1.3 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

 

82565

Stability

5 days Refrigerated