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HelpTest ID LBAN0006 Creatinine Clearance and Total Protein, 24 Hour Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold or Red top (Serum w/gel or w/out gel) tube - Serum
or
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
and
24 Hour Urine Container - Urine, aliquot from a well mixed and measured 24 hour Urine
Refrigerate urine during collection. Include patient's height, weight and 24 hour urine total volume on specimen and order.
Note: Blood specimen may be drawn up to 24 hours before the start or up to 24 hours after the completion of the 24 hour urine collection.
See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions English
See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions Spanish
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Serum or Plasma:
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
24 Hour Urine Aliquot/Specimen:
| Preferred Volume | 25.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 7.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Serum or Plasma:
| Room Temperature | 5 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 30 days |
24 Hour Urine Aliquot/Specimen:
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: 24 Hour Urine Total Protein, 24 hour Urine Creatinine Clearance and Serum Creatinine.
Methodology
Varies, See individual tests for method
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City