Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Creatinine - Calgary Zone (CLS)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB383

Primary Container:

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST

Specimen Collection Requirements:

0.2 mL plasma or serum

Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes.

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Age	Gender	Reference Interval (µmol/L)
0 days up to 1 day	M, F, U, X	None
1 day up to 2 years		10 – 40
2 years up to 6 years		20 – 45
6 years up to 13 years		20 – 75
13 years up to 15 years		30 - 95
15 years up to unspecified	M	50 – 120
15 years up to unspecified	F	40 – 100
15 years up to unspecified	U, X	40 – 120

Testing Area:

Chemistry

Performing Site:

Chemistry-All Sites
Rural: CRL

Additional Test Information:

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best indicator of kidney function and, in adults, can be easily and accurately estimated using the CKD-EPI GFR equation. This formula uses the patient's age and sex with the measured blood creatinine value to accurately estimate GFR, allowing patients with earlier stages of kidney disease to be identified.

Creatinine laboratory reports for all adult outpatients will include a report of GFR estimated by the CKD-EPI equation.

The calibration of the creatinine method used is IDMS-traceable.

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, May 9, 2023