CPT/HCPCS
82610
Order Code
CH227
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Clinical Significance
An index of glomerular filtration rate, especially in patients where serum creatinine may be misleading (eg, very obese, elderly, or malnourished patients). Assessing renal function in patients suspected of having kidney disease. Monitoring treatment response in patients with kidney disease
Reference Ranges
0.5-1.03 mg/L
