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HelpTest Code LAB1176 Creatinine, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| CREATININE, BF | LAB1176 | BFCRE |
Test Alias
BFCRE
Body Fluid Creat
BF CREAT
Useful For/Utility
Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment and measuring the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal membrane in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis
Methodology
Kinetic Alkaline Picrate
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid (supernatant)
Container/Tube: Plain red top or dark-green (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Additional Information:
1. If there is a delay in transport of >3 days, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.
2. Specimen source is required.
3. Label specimen appropriately (supernatant).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 3 days/Frozen OK/Ambient NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
Fargo Hospital Lab
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)
St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab (Brainerd)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570
Reference Values
No established reference values