CREATININE, SERUM/PLASMA
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | CRET |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | 0-7 DAYS: 0.4-1.1 MG/DL 8 DAYS - 1 MO: - 0.3-0.8 MG/DL 1 MO - 1 YR: 0.2-0.6 MG/DL 1 YR - 9 YRS: 0.2-0.7 MG/DL 9 YRS - 18 YRS: 0.3-1.0 MG/DL >18 YRS MALE: 0.8-1.4 MG/DL FEMALE: 0.6-1.2 MG/DL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 45 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 82565 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |