Creatinine
Measured as part of the U/E profile.
**PLEASE NOTE: THE REFERENCE RANGE FOR THIS TEST WAS CHANGED MONDAY OCTOBER 3RD 2011**
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0041 |
| Additional Information | NB Creatinine is related to muscle mass so women and children tend to have lower levels than men. It is therefore important to remember that a frail old lady may have a creatinine within the reference range which is actually indicative of a problem. Creatinine levels are inversely related to the GFR and so there can be a considerable fall in the GFR before serum creatinine levels begin to rise. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | umol/L |
| Telepath | CRE1L/J UE1L/J |
| ICE Codes | LCRE |
