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Test Code BF CREA Creatinine, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

LAB65

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Sterile container, Syringe or Red top tube

Acceptable Specimens

Body fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

No reference values available for body fluid sources

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 800 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 35 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 2000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 3 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

CPT Codes

82570

Last review/edit date

March 2024