Test Code CREFL Creatinine, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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CREFL |
Methodology
Two Point Rate
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of fluid
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate specimen source. Any body fluid type is acceptable, EXCEPT synovial fluid. Washings are NOT acceptable.
2. Do not transport specimen in syringe with needle attached.
3. Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570 (HH Bill Code 0205080)
Reference Values
No established reference values