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HelpCatalog ID Creat Creatinine
CPOE Test Name
Creatinine
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
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
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2-4 hrs.; Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82565