Creatinine
Label Mnemonic: UCRT
Epic code: LAB599
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 82570
Specimen(s):
Urine, Quantitative
Collection Medium:
Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
24 hr urine; no preservative.  Collection other than 24 hr will not be
calculated for G/24 hr.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Males:    1.0-2.0 g/24 hr
Females:  0.8-1.8 g/24 hr
Methodology:
Kinetic Colorimetric
Instructions:
Record dates and times of collection on requisition. No preservative required. Submit entire 24 hour collection.
Sample Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82570