Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SCRE, UCRE, CCL, UR24
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0220
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
A creatinine clearance requires a 24hr urine + blood taken during this period for plasma or serum creatinine performed within 24hrs of urine creatinine collection
Registration
Register UR24 for 24 hour urine collection
Sample Stability
24 hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
CCL
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- 24hr Urine Container
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- 24hr Urine Container
- Plain(Microtainer)
- SST(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
Height & weight record not required.
Last updated: 09/06/2026