Creatinine, Urine, Quantitative
| 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:
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| 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:
Male: 1.0–2.2 g/24hrs
Females: 0.7–1.5 g/24hrs
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.
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.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.