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Test Code UCR24 Creatinine, Urine, Timed

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB385

Epic Description: CREATININE, URINE, TIMED

For performing site Chabert, order UCR24 (LAB953).

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Minimum Volume
Preferred

Timed urine container with no preservative

Entire timed collection
Alternate Timed urine container with HCl Entire timed collection

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Internal samples: Indicated exact collection time. Submit entire urine collection.

Remote Locations: Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into false bottom plastic tube. Sample must remain cold at all times. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 2.0 mL

Performing Lab

Chemistry Lab

Assay Frequency

24 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver primary container to Urinalysis or aliquot false bottom tube to automated track.

Satellite labs and Community Hospitals - measure urine; record volume and duration time; aliquot into false bottom tube.

CPT Code Information

82570

Patient Preparation

Refer to Timed Urine Collection instructions. Have patient note exact collection period on collection container.