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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB66
Cerner name(s):
- Creatinine
- Creat
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube (preferred), red top or SST (yellow or marble)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Storage: Refrigerated.
Reference Values
Creatinine
|
Age |
Sex |
Reference Values |
|
0 – 6 years |
Female |
0.1 – 0.6 mg/dL |
|
6 – 13 years |
0.2 – 0.8 mg/dL |
|
|
13 – 19 years |
0.4 – 1.0 mg/dL |
|
|
>19 years |
0.6 – 1.1 mg/dL |
|
|
0 – 6 years |
Male |
0.1 – 0.6 mg/dL |
|
6 – 13 years |
0.2 – 0.8 mg/dL |
|
|
13 – 19 years |
0.4 – 1.2 mg/dL |
|
|
>19 years |
0.8 – 1.3 mg/dL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
87081