Test Code CRE12 Creatinine, 12 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community HospitalSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: UrineContainer/Tube: 24-hour urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a 12-hour urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Reference Values
No established reference valuesDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayMethodology
Bichromatic RateSpecimen Transport Temperature
RefrigeratedTest Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement82570-Creatinine