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Test Code CREA Creatinine

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Age (if Applicable)

Reference Value

1-4 days

0.3-1.0 mg/dL (male and female)

>4 days – 12 years

0.3-0.7 mg/dL (male and female)

>12 years

0.6-1.1 mg/dL (male)

0.5-0.9 mg.dL (female)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82565

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory 
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred   Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)