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Test Code UCREA Creatinine, Urine, Random

Additional Codes

 Test ID
UCREA

EPIC Test ID
LAB384

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Random Urine Collection

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL from a random urine collection.

Stability: Urines should be stored at 2 - 8ºC and analyzed within 6 days.  Freeze for longer storage.

 

Reference Values

No reference range

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Useful For

Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes.

Methodology

Enzymatic

Note: A 24-hour urine collection is the preferred specimen. See #UCR24H Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82570

Report Available

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