Epic Code LAB1231958 Creatine, Serum

Important Note

Caution: Please be careful not to confuse Creatine, Serum with the in-house Creatinine, Serum.

Test Name Alias

EPIC: LAB1231186 | CREATINE, SE | Quest: 37091 |

Interface Order Alias

1231958

Ordering Instructions

Caution: Please be careful not to confuse Creatine, Serum with the in-house Creatinine, Serum.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: One plain Red-top tube

Send specimen for processing immediately after collection.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below).

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 2.0 mL serum , frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below). (Minimum: 1.0 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Gold Top Tube or Plasma

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 24 hours
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Monday- Saturday
Results are available in 1-3 days.

Reference Range

<1.3 mg/dL

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Enzymatic

CPT

82540

CDM Code

3018254001

LOINC

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

11/2/2025

Orderable Regions