CREAT
Creatinine, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2090
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
82565 - Creatinine (EAP 30011900)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Alkaline Picrate method, IFCC IDMS Standardized
Reference Ranges:
Males:
0.7 - 1.3
mg/dL
Females:
0.55 - 1.02
mg/dL