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Test Code LAB65 Creatinine, Body Fluid

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment.

Measuring the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal membrane in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis.

Collect

Fluid

Collection Device

Clear Top No Additive

Plain Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

3 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Must be transported to lab ASAP

Specimen Handling

Room Temp

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Colorimetric

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour

Start Date

5/6/20

Last Review Date

11/2/26 ES