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Test Directory
Creatinine
Loinc
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Expected Turnaround
24 hours
Information
The assay of creatinine in serum or plasma is the most commonly used test to assess renal function.
Collection Information
Methodology
Jaffe-kinetic (compensated)
Limitations
The presence of ketone bodies can cause artificially high results in serum and plasma.
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 3 months
Alias
Creatinine; CREAT
Container Type
Serum, gel separator, SST
Minimum Volume
1 ML
Age Range
0 - 999
Sex
F
Units of Measure
mg/dL
Reference Range
0.5 mg/dL - 0.9 mg/dL
Panic Range
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