Test Code LAB384 Creatinine, Random Urine
Useful For
In a random specimen, urinary analytes can be normalized by the creatinine concentration to account for the variation in urinary concentrations between subjects.
Methodology
Kinetic Colorimetric (Jaffe)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Clean container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine collection.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Ambient | 2 hours |
Refrigerated | 6 days | |
Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570