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
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
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 reference ranges are available through the useful information and links website page.
Units
umol/L