Creatinine – urine

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCRE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0205

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

SPECIMEN: 24 h urine or spot urine sample. No preservative required.

Sample Stability

2 days at 15-25°C, 6 days at 2-8°C 3 months at -20°C

Synonyms

Urine creatinine

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Additional Specimen Information

SPECIMEN: 24 h urine or spot urine sample. No preservative required.

Last updated: 26/03/2026