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Alternate Names
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24 hour Urine Creatinine, Creatinine 24hr Output Urine |
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Test Code
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U24CR |
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Testing Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours) the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes. |
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Collection Instructions
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If the patient is collecting a 24 hour urine in acid for other tests such as calcium and oxalate, the acid urine collection is also suitable for the creatinine quantitation. Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Daily |
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Min Test Volume
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2mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection. |
