CREATININE, SERUM/PLASMA

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (CRET)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: 0-7 DAYS: 0.4-1.1 MG/DL 8 DAYS - 1 MO: - 0.3-0.8 MG/DL 1 MO - 1 YR: 0.2-0.6 MG/DL 1 YR - 9 YRS: 0.2-0.7 MG/DL 9 YRS - 18 YRS: 0.3-1.0 MG/DL >18 YRS MALE: 0.8-1.4 MG/DL FEMALE: 0.6-1.2 MG/DL
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 45 min
CPT Code(s): 82565
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII