Creatinine (Urine)

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCRE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0205

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register UR24 for 24 hour urine collections

Sample Stability

24 hour

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Urine Creatinine

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 06/05/2026