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HelpTest ID CTU Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Useful For
Calculation of creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function, when used in conjunction with serum creatinine
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name
Creatinine, 24 HR, USpecimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: 24-hour graduated urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
Additional Information:
1. This test does not require the use of a chemical preservative; if a chemical preservative is used, it must be added to the specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
2. See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
Reference values mg per 24 hours:
Males ≥18 years: 930-2955 mg/24 hours
Females ≥18 years: 603-1783 mg/24 hours
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.
For SI unit Reference Values, see www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/si-unit-conversion.html
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82570
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CTU | Creatinine, 24 HR, U | 65634-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRE_A | Creatinine, 24 HR, U | 2162-6 |
| TM10 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL8 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
| NCTU_ | Creatinine Concentration | 20624-3 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.