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Test Code MISC1WARDEUCRET Creatine - Urine

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

UCRET

Collection Requirements

Collect random urine without preservative.

Alternate Specimen: 24 hour urine – Keep refrigerated during collection.

Refer To

Warde to Quest Diagnostics

Primary Collection Container

Sterile Container

Alternate Collection Container

24 HR Urine container

Transport

Frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Mix well and send 3.0 mL urine (0.5 mL minimum) frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 6 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: 6 months

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Enzymatic • Colorimetric

Performed

Monday

Reported

3-10 days

CPT Codes

-82540

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen received thawed, refrigerated or room temperature.

Additional Information

Creatine, produced by the liver, is essential for metabolism of the brain and muscles. Creatine is converted to creatinine and excreted.