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HelpTest Code LAB65 Creatinine, Body Fluid
Useful For
- Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment
- Amniotic fluid creatinine is increased in diabetic mothers and pre-eclampsia
Methodology
Kinetic Colorimetric (Jaffe)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Peritoneal fluid, dialysis effluent, drainage
Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reference Values
No reference range established.
Note: Method performance specifications were validated for Jackson-Pratt and peritoneal body fluids only. Comparison of this result with the concentration in the blood, serum, or plasma is recommended.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570