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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

Males: 40-278 mg/dL

Females: 29-226 mg/dL

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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