NKF Kidney Panel

Test Code: TD_9332

CPT Code(s): 82565, 82570, 82043

$37

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Kidney profile, nkf
Kidney profile, serum and urine

Test Includes

Creatinine, Urine, Random
Creatinine
Albumin, Urine Random

Methodology

Creatinine:
Roche COBAS enzymatic creatininase method, gen. 2. this method has been standardized against ID/MS. method conforms to nkf recommended creatinine analysis.
Creatinine, urine, random:
Roche COBAS enzymatic creatininase method, gen. 2. this method has been standardized against ID/MS. method conforms to nkf recommended creatinine analysis.
Albumin, urine, random:
Roche COBAS immunoturbidimetric gen 2

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Urine specimens with any preservatives

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube (SST) and Urine cup

Minimum Volume

20 mL urine and 2 mL serum

Sample Stability

Urine: 2 days room temperature
6 days refrigerated
6 months frozen
Serum: 1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

20 mL random urine in a urine collection container. Clearly
label container as urine. Refrigerate.
Also submit 2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright
position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample
within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A