Creatinine, Urine 24 Hour
Test Mnemonic
UCRD
CPT Codes
- 82570 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2162-6
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
| Creatinine Urine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Female | Normal | 0.8 - 1.8 | g/24 hrs | Male | Normal | 1.0 - 2.0 | g/24 hrs |
Special Info
Indicate total volume on requisition.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of renal function