CREATININE CLEARANCE
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | UCRCL |
| Specimen Collection: | 24 hour urine collection in plain bottle and serum/plasma specimen with creatinine request. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL urine; 0.5 mL blood |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Urine: Refrigerate. Record total volume and collection period (hrs) on requisition. Send 50 mL aliquot. Serum/Plasma: centrifuge for 20 minutes and refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | MALE: 85-125 mL/MIN FEMALE: 75-115 mL/MIN |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 2 hrs |
| CPT Code(s): | 82575 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |