Test Results For:
Creatinine
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Creatinine
- Test Code
- CREAT
Short Description
Creatinine
Test Name
Creatinine
Test Code
CREAT
Category
Biochemistry
TAT
Main Lab:
2, 4
Hour(s), Day(s)
Family Site:
<2hrs, <4hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
2, 4
Hour(s), Day(s)
Family Site:
<2hrs, <4hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
7 Day(s)
2–8°C:
7 Day(s)
Methodology
-
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Other Type of Specimen Accepted
Lithium Heparin Plasma
Delay before pre-treatment
7
Transport temperature
15-25°C
Test stability at room temperature
7 Day(s)
Test stability at 2–8°C
7 Day(s)
Haemolysis interference
No
Clinical Interest
Creatinine is a waste product generated by muscle metabolism and excreted by the kidneys. Measuring creatinine levels in the blood provides crucial information about kidney function. Elevated levels can indicate kidney dysfunction or impairment.
Creatinine testing is fundamental in diagnosing kidney diseases such as acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and renal failure. Monitoring creatinine levels over time helps track the progression of these conditions and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
682-9, 14682-9, 59826-8
Outwork
No