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Test Code CREAT Creatinine, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Creatinine, S
  • Medinet Ref Code: CREAT
  • OV Code: CHEM*CREAT

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Coupled enzymatic reaction based upon the method developed by Suzuki and Yoshida.

Specimen Requirements

Serum or lithium heparin plasma

Separated serum and plasma specimens may be stored for up to 48 hours at 18-26°C or 5 days at 2-8°C.    

 

Urine specimens may be stored for up to 5 days at 2-8°C.  

Reference Values

Males:  0.8-1.5 mg/dL

Females:  0.7-1.2 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 82565

LOINC: 38483-4