- Test Name
- Creatinine
- Aliases
- eGFR; Creat; Blood Creatinine; Serum Creatinine
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CREAT
- LOINC Test Code
- 14682-9
- Description and Primary Use
- Usually reported with eGFR on out-patients; Diagnosis and monitoring acute and chronic renal disease.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 1, 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17