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Test Code LAB383 CREATININE, BLOOD

Important Note

Venipuncture should occur prior to N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) or Metamizole (Sulpyrine) administration due to the potential for falsely depressed results.

Performing Laboratory

 

Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Performed: Daily

Routine TAT: Same Day

Available as a STAT test

Specimen Collection and Handling

Collect mint green top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST), gold top serum separator tube (SST), or red top (serum).

Storage

Serum and plasma are stable for 8 days at 2-8 °C and 37 days at less than or equal to -20 °C.