Creatinine
Abbreviation
CREA
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 3 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)
Reference Ranges
Male: 0.72-1.25 mg/dL Female: 0.57-1.11 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Kinetic Alkaline Picrate
Clinical Significance
Increase level-reduced renal function. Measurement is used to diagnose and monitor acute and chronic renal disease, estimate glomerular filtration, or assess status of renal dialysis
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum