Test Directory

Test Code
CKDKP
Test Name
CKD Kidney Profile
CPT Codes
82043, 82565, 82570
Included Tests
  • Creatinine, Serum
  • Creatinine, Urine
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
  • Microalbumin, Urine
  • Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Chronic kidney disease can be diagnosed using the estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, which tests for kidney function and the urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio which is an indicator of kidney damage.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum and Urine

Collection Containers:  Gold Top, Serum Separator and Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

  

Minimum Acceptable Volume:  0.4 mL

0.4 mL Urine

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
See Individual Test Listings
Reference Intervals
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily