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