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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

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