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HelpTest Code CRE2 Creatinine, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
-RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
Normalization of urinary analytes to account for the variation in urinary concentrations between individuals when using random urine collections
Reporting Name
CreatinineSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Not applicable
Specimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82570
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRE2 | Creatinine | 2161-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRE2 | Creatinine | 2161-8 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday