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Creatinine

Methodology

 Ortho Vitros 7600 Two-point rate, reflection density

Performing Laboratory

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum/plasma

Container/Tube:

Serum: Yellow top or red top

Plasma: Light-green top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated OK

Reference Values

Males: 0.66-1.25 mg/dL
Females: 0.52-1.04 mg/dL

Critical value: >4.0 mg/dL (renal failure)

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82565