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Test Code LAB4067 CREATININE, PERITONEAL FLUID

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Specimen Type

Transparent Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months

Specimen Processing

Separate fluid from cells and place in separate plastic tube if specimen is grossly bloody. Note type of fluid. Store and transport refrigerated.

Method

Photometric

Reference Ranges

Creatinine, Fluid mg/dL No normals established

Test Components

Creatinine, Fluid, mg/dL.

CPT Codes

82570