Test Code 62871024 Creatinine

Important Note

GFR is reported with all serum/plasma creatinine results

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Hospital Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin gel

Outreach Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Spin Instructions:

Serum gel: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spinning. Spin within 2 hours of collection.

Heparin plasma: Spin within 45 minutes of collection.

Also acceptable: Red top tube

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated Temperature: 7 days

Enzymatic

New reference range effective 6/22/2021

Males: 0.73 - 1.18 mg/dL

Females: 0.55 - 1.02 mg/dL

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

None

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