Creatinine Clearance

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SCRE, UCRE, CCL, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0220

Laboratory Handling

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)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

A creatinine clearance requires a 24hr urine and blood taken during this period for plasma or serum creatinine performed within 24hrs of urine creatinine collection.

Last updated: 06/05/2026