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CREATININE, RANDOM URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2097 Geisinger Epic ID: 14340 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL of urine; minimum 1 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen specimen also acceptable. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 6 days. Frozen: 6 months. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Specimens containing preservatives (other than HCl) are not acceptable. Acidified specimens ARE acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Not specified. | |
CPT code(s): |
82570 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Random urine creatinine. | |
Methodology: |
Enzymatic |
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Synonyms: |
CREATU
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Clinical significance: |
Creatinine is the product of creatine metabolism. Creatinine is measurement of renal function. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital