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0071 : Creatinine, Urine, 24 HR.

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
CREATININE,URINE 24 HR
Methodology:
Colorimetry

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0071-1
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
10 mL Urine Container - 24hr
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Urine Container - 24hr 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
U24: Discard first morning sample, then collect all urines after for 24 hrs, on completion label with collection time and patient's name; record total volume on Requisition
Specimen Comment:
Keep refrigerated, record t.v. on container and request form.
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Cup 24 hour, Urine Tube 24 hour, Urine Cup, Urine tube without preservative