Creatinine Clearance; Serum Creatinine; Urine Creatinine
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Creatinine Clearance, Serum and Urine
Test ID: CRCLDD
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Enzymatic Colorimetric - Kinetic Jaffe
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum + Urine
Clinical Utility
The Creatinine Clearance test is the most widely used test for estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and renal function. GFR assessment is highly recommended for weighing the advisability of prescribing a variety of drugs. The test requires a timed urine collection and a single serum specimen collected during the same time period.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/creatinine-clearance/;Accessed 24-Oct-2016
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Serum + Urine
Sample Volume
2 mL (Serum)!50 mL (Urine)
Minimum Volume
2 mL (Serum)!5 mL (Urine)
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Depending on the collection type a 24-hour urine collection container (4000 mL) or a 6 hour urine container (2000 mL) may be used.
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Creatinine Clearance
Stability
| Ambient | 7 Days (Serum) |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 Days (Urine) |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days (Serum) |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days (Urine) |
| Frozen | Serum 30 days; Urine 30 days |
Test Version
9-May-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Enzymatic Colorimetric - Kinetic Jaffe
Turnaround Time
5 Days
Sample Reports
Sample Report at external website.
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022