CREATININE, SERUM/PLASMA
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| 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: | (Male) 0-15 days: 0.30-0.90 mg/dL. 15 days - 2 years: 0.10-0.40 mg/dL. 2-5 years: 0.20-0.40 mg/dL. 5-12 years: 0.30-0.60 mg/dL. 12-15 years: 0.50-0.80 mg/dL. 15-19 years: 0.60-1.0 mg/dL. 19+ years: 0.70-1.3 mg/dL. (Female) 0-15 days: 0.30-0.90 mg/dL. 15 days - 2 years: 0.10-0.40 mg/dL. 2-5 years: 0.20-0.40 mg/dL. 5-12 years: 0.30-0.60 mg/dL. 12-15 years: 0.50-0.80 mg/dL. 15-19 years: 0.50-0.80 mg/dL. 19+ years: 0.60-1.2 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 |