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Test Name: | Creatinine |
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Test Code: | 2080 |
Other Names: | Creatinine |
Test Includes: | Creatinine |
Specimen Requirements: | Serum (preferred),Plasma or Urine |
Container: | N/A |
Collection Instructions: | Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If green-top tube or lavender top tube is used, transfer separated plasma to a plastic transfer tube. |
Stability: | Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature for 3 days, Refrigerated 7 days frozen 3 months. Urine samples are stable for 7 days Refrigerated and frozen 3 months. |
Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | Moderate to to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling. Urine sample leaked in the specimen bag due to improper closing of the sample cup. |
Methodology: | Bichromatic Rate/Kinetic Jaffe |