Epic Test Code LAB712 Creatinine: Urine, 24 hour
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
24 hour urine
Preferred Container
24 Hour Urine Container with No Preservative
Keep refrigerated during collection
Alternate Container
24 Hour Urine container with 6N HCl or 5% NaOH
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
Entire collection
At least 10 mL urine needs to be submitted to testing lab.
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory at the end of collection.
If transportation is expected to exceed 1 hour, provisions must be made to keep the urine chilled
Storage Requirements
Keep urine refrigerated during and after the collection period.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Greater than 10% of total volume lost
Inappropriate urine preservative used
>12 hrs Room Temperature
>24 hours refrigerated after end of collection
Specimen not refrigerated during and after collection
Reference Values
Population | Units | Reference Range |
Female | mg/24 hour | 0.6-1.5 |
Male | mg/24 hour | 0.6-2.5 |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
82570
Last Updated
30-July-19