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Urine Creatinine
24 hour container, urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives)
| Test | Urine Creatinine |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UCRE |
| Profile | Urine Urea and Electrolytes |
| Tube type | 24 hour container, urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives) |
| Clinical Indication | Urine creatinine is often used in the calculation of ratios in random urine samples. It is also used to measure glomerular function as part of the creatinine clearance test. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random or 24 Hour Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 2 days at 15-25°C and 6 days at 2 - 8°C |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 6 hours Outpatient/ GP: 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York and Scarborough |
| Reference Interval | Female: 6 - 13 mmol/24 hours Male: 9 - 19 mmol/24 hours For creatinine clearance requests, age related specific ranges are issued on the report. |
| Limitations | NA |
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