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Creatine, urine
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | CRTU | ||||
| Test group | Creatine | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Container type | 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
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| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output | ||||
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection | ||||
| Preferred volume | 5 mL urine | ||||
| Processing notes | Aliquot and freeze at -20C. Record total volume on request. | ||||
| Units | g/24 hours | ||||
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| Stability | Stable 4 hours at room temperature. | ||||
| Turn around times | Test performed Monday-F. Turnaround time: 2 days. | ||||
| Additional information | Measured as creatinine includes creatinine level | ||||
| LOINC code | 2150-1 | ||||
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:48:12 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 263 |
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