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Test Code CREAT Creatinine, Plasma

Specimen Required

Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (GREEN) or

Serum Separator Tube SST (YELLOW)

Specimen Handling and Stability

Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.

 

Centrifuge specimens to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material within 4 hours of collection.

 

Specimen Stability

*  Room Temperature: 5 days

*  Refrigerated: 30 days

*  Frozen: Indefinite

CPT Code

82565