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Creatinine, Urine
| Test Name: | Creatinine, Urine | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB384 | ||
| CPT Code: | 82570 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Urine | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Sterile container | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 2 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport/Storage Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | 1st morning urine: | ||
| Females: | 2.55 - 20.0 mmol/L | ||
| Males: | 3.54 - 24.6 mmol/L | ||
| 24-hour urine: | |||
| Females: | 6 - 13 mmol/24 h | ||
| Males: | 9 - 19 mmol/24 h | ||
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