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CREATININE 24 HOUR URINE (TCR)
Department: ToxicologyTest Synonym(s): TCR
CPT Codes: 82570
Methodology: Jaffe reaction
Reference Range: 0.4 - 2.00 g/L
Tube Type: 24 hour urine container-plain (no additive)
Specimen: 24 hour urine
Alternate Specimen: 24 hour urine container-Yellow tag/HAC
Pediatric Requirements: 24 hour urine
Volume: 1 mL from 24 hour collection
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Send to lab immediately after collection ends; Store or ship refrigerated at 2-8° C
Times Performed: Daily
TAT: Continuous
Significance: Stat: 1 hour, routine: 2 hours
Special Instructions: Refrigerate during collection - submit start and stop time
Click here to print the 24 Hour Urine Collection Guide.
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