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Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Pleural and peritoneal (ascites, pancreatic, JP) fluid
Acceptable: Other body fluids must have Pathology approval before being reported.
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL of body fluid.
Stability: Samples should be stored at 2 - 8ºC and analyzed within 7 days. For longer storage, samples should be frozen at or below -20 ºC.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570
Useful For
Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes.
Report Available
1 hour upon receipt.