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Catalog ID Creat Creatinine

CPOE Test Name

Creatinine

Epic EAP Test Code

LAB66

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  JP drain, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid

The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Specimen Requirements

5 mL light green top tube (lithium heparin); light green cap microtainer acceptable; 2 mL Blood

body fluid: sterile cup or tube

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; incorrect tube

Turn Around Time

Routine: 2-4 hrs.; Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.

CPT / HCPCS Code

82565

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Reference Values

Adult 0.6 - 1.6 mg/dL

Female 0 – 30 days 0.5 – 0.9; 1 – 12 months 0.4 – 0.6; 1 – 3 years 0.4 – 0.7; 3 – 6 years 0.5 – 0.8; 6 – 9 years 0.5 – 0.9; 9 – 12 years 0.6 – 1.0;  12 – 15 years 0.7 – 1.1; 15 – 18 years 0.8 – 1.2; mg/dL

Male 0 – 30 days 0.5 – 1.2; 1 – 12 months 0.4 – 0.7; 1 – 3 years 0.4 – 0.7; 3 – 6 years 0.5 – 0.8; 6 – 9 years 0.6 – 0.9; 9 – 12 years 0.6 – 1.0; 12 – 15 years 0.6 – 1.2; 15 – 18 years 0.8 – 1.4; mg/dL