Test Code UCR Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Methodology
Enzymatic
Specimen Requirements
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Starting and ending
times of collection are required on request form for
processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Huntsville
Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special
Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Urine, 24 hour collection |
Refrigerated |
6 days |
Reference Values
Males: 800-2,000 mg/24 hours
Females: 600-1,800 mg/24 hours
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
81050 - urine timed measurement
82570 - creatinine, urine
Secondary ID
HHA1300
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Special Instructions
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine |
65634-8 |
Total Volume | 3167-4 |
Urine Creatinine, Random | 2161-8 |
Urine Creatinine, 24hr | 2162-6 |