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Epic Test Code LAB384 Creatinine: Urine, Random

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “storage requirements”

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Inappropriate urine preservative used

Specimen not refrigerated during or after collection

Hemolysis

>12 hrs Room Temperature
>24 hrs Refrigerated

Reference Values

 

Population

Units

Reference Range

Male

mg/dL

 40.0-370.0

Female

mg/dL

15.0-310.0

 

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

No

Includes

Urine Creatinine

Additional Information

Note: If a urine protein to urine creatinine ration is desired, A Protein, Total: Urine, Random (LIS order code: RUP) must also  ordered and a  Urine Protein: Urine Creatinine Ratio will be calculated.

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

82570

Last Updated

30-Aug-21