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Creatine, Urine

Order Code
003475
CPT
82540
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (creatinase)/spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies creatine excretion. Used in muscle metabolism assessments.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

2 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen To be determined
Order Code
003475
CPT
82540
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (creatinase)/spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies creatine excretion. Used in muscle metabolism assessments.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

2 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen To be determined