Test Panels

Creatinine

Overview of Test

Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate, produced during skeletal muscle contraction. Creatinine is freely filtered by the kidneys, with little reabsorption. Creatinine levels in serum are indicative of kidney function – elevated serum creatinine levels could indicate decreased kidney function.

Author

Patrick

Specimen Types

Serum

Test Number

2214

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours from receipt

CPT Codes

82565

Special Instructions

None

Preferred Volume

2mL

Minimum Volume

1mL

Collection Container or Device

Gold Top Gel SST

Red Top No Gel SST

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature

Room Temp: (15-30°C)

Refrigeration: (2-8°C)

Time Period

7 days

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Causes For Rejection

Grossly hemolyzed specimens, frozen specimens in gel tube, specimens not centrifuged, quantity of specimen not sufficient.

Methodology

Beckman Coulter AU680 analyzer with alkaline picrate without Lloyd’s reagent.

Collection Instructions If Written

Collect specimen in SST. Allow to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the specimen within 2 hours of collection.

Department

Tox

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Test Panels

Creatinine

Overview of Test

Author

Specimen Types

Test Number

Expected Turn Around Time

CPT Codes

Special Instructions

Preferred Volume

Minimum Volume

Collection Container or Device

Collection Instructions Attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature

Room Temp: (15-30°C)

Refrigeration: (2-8°C)

Time Period

7 days

7 days

Transport Requirements

Causes For Rejection

Methodology

Collection Instructions If Written

Department

Contact Us

Have a question or comment?

info@totallabsolutions.com

+1 (248) 800-6626

+1 (248) 800-6656

Contact Us

Have a question or comment?

1250 Stephenson Highway, STE 200, Troy, MI 48083

info@totallabsolutions.com

+1 (248) 800-6626

+1 (248) 800-6656

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