CREATININE 24-HOUR URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: 24CRE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7852
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr collection
Collection Info:
Submit 10 mL of urine from a 24-hour urine collection in a screw-capped, plastic urine container supplied by Marquette General Hospital. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
NOTE:
1. STARTING AND ENDING TIMES OF COLLECTION ARE REQUIRED  ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
2. URINE VOLUME SHOULD BE INDICATED ON THE SPECIMEN AND REQUISITION.

Methods

Colorimetric

CPT Codes

82570, 81050

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Males: 1,000 - 2,000 mg/24 hours
Females: 800 - 1,800 mg/24 hours