Test Overview
Test Methodology

Colorimetric Rate

Test Usage

Renal function test.

Reference Range *

1.0 - 1.8 g/24 hrs
Random urine collections are reported in units of mg/dL, for which reference values are not established.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
CREAU/CREAQ
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect 24-hour urine specimen with no preservative. Aliquot 5 mL into a plastic urine container and refrigerate. Record total 24-hour urine volume and collection dates/times on request form. Random urine also acceptable. Samples are stable for 4 days at 2-8C.

    Alternate Specimen

    Specimens collected with glacial acetic acid, HCl, Boric Acid, or Toluene preservative are acceptable. If collected in container with acid preservative, indicate on container and requisition.

    Normal Volume

    5 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine collection or 2 mL aliquot of random urine collection.

    Minimum Volume

    2 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection or 1 mL aliquot of random urine collection.

    Rejection Criteria
    Diapers, sections of diapers, swabs or any other absorbent material will not be accepted as a collection container for urine.
    Billing
    CPT Code
    82570
    Fee Code
    20309
    LOINC
    2161-8 CREATU, 2162-6 CREATQ
    NY State Approved
    No