Test Information:
Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism and it is freely filtered by the glomeruli of the kidney. Measurement of serum creatinine may aid in diagnosis and monitoring of acute and chronic renal disease, estimate glomerular filtration rate, or assess the status of renal dialysis patients.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 15 to – 25°C
Stability: 3 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours