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Test Code 24CREAT Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Methodology

Two-point Rate

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: 24-hour, plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a 24-hour urine specimen.
2. No preservative.

3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

CREATININE 

Males: 1,000-2,000 mg/24 hours

Females: 800-1,800 mg/24 hours

 

TOTAL VOLUME

800-1,800 mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours

Special Instructions