Creatinine (Urine)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCRE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0205

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

urine cre

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 13/05/2026