PAGE EXPIRES:  June 2000

SYNONYMS:  Serum Creatinine

COMPONENT TESTS:  None (single test)

SCHEDULE:     TURNAROUND TIME:  1 day

SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Collection Sample:  Blood
• Site/Specimen:  Serum
• Container:  MARB/RED
• Order Entry Remark:  
• Ward Remarks:  
• Lab Processing Instruction:  

STORAGE AND SHIPPING:  Maintain at room temperature

CAUSES FOR REJECTION:  Improperly labeled specimen; hemolysis

USES:  Renal function test

REFERENCE VALUES: (mg/dL)

Sex/Age Group	Ref Low	Ref High	Panic Low	Panic High
MALE/NO SEX
All	0.7	1.5

METHOD:  

DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS:  

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