Creatinine, Urine specimen validity

Additional Information:

UFHPL Epic order code: LAB384

CPT Code(s):

82570

Specimen Requirements:

Collect 2 mL urine in a preservative-free plastic container.
Transport/Storage Temperature:

  • Refrigerated

Use:

Included in the Specimen Validity Panel, creatinine is tested for to assist in identifying samples that have been adulterated.

Methodology:

Spectrophotometry

Reported:

1 - 3 days

Performed:

Varies

Interpretation Data:

Unadulterated range > 20 mg/dL