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Test Code CC Creatinine Clearance

Cerner Test Code

CC

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Required for Creatinine:

Preferred: GRN PST

Acceptable: Gold SST

Required for Creatinine Urine:

Urine Jug

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 4.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Urine and Blood required for this order! Aliquot a minimum of 5.0 mL of a 24-hour urine. refrigerate 24 hour urine during collection. Please provide 24-hour urine total volume. 24 hour Urine Collection: The bladder must be emptied at the time the collection is to begin, and this urine is discarded. Thereafter all urine must be collected until the end of the scheduled time. Draw a GRN PST tube, centrifuge and refrigerate.

Stability

Stability: Urine; Room Temp 2 hrs , >2 hrs refrigerate Plasma; Room Temp 8 hrs , Refrigerated 4 days, >4 days freeze

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

82575

Methodology

Jaffe rate – compensated

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry