Creatinine Clearance, 24 Hour Urine
SoftLab Order Code
UCRCL
Epic Order Name
CREATININE CLEARANCE, 24 HOUR URINE
Epic Order ID
LAB818
Laboratory
Cary
North
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
A serum creatinine must be ordered and submitted with the urine specimen.
Sample Type
Urine and Serum required
Collection Container
FOR URINE: 24 hour container - no preservative
FOR SERUM: RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Urine containers with 6N HCL or Boric Acid as preservatives are also acceptable.
Collecting Volume
10.0 mL urine, 1.0 mL serum
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Patient Preparation
Instructions
Serum Creatinine must also be collected, ordered, and submitted within 7 days of urine specimen being submitted. Timed collection- keep on ice. Urines that were collected for less than 24 hours will not be rejected.
CPT Codes
82575