24 hours
Immunoturbidimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday
Marker of kidney function. Less affected by muscle mass than creatinine.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or green top Lithium Heparin
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 years |
24 hours
Immunoturbidimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday
Marker of kidney function. Less affected by muscle mass than creatinine.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or green top Lithium Heparin
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 years |