Tests:Creatinine, Urine

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	UCRN
Synonyms	UCRN
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	1 – 4 hours
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Timed or random urine collection.
Preferred	Sterile pottle
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements
Aliquot Requirements
Sample	Urine
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume	200µL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Random collection: Diet & hydration state dependent.  Timed collection 0 - 6 mth 0.2 – 1.6, mmol/24 hrs >6 mth - 2 yrs 0.2 - 2.0, mmol/24 hrs >2 - 6 yrs 0.5 - 6.0, mmol/24 hrs >6 - 10 yrs 1.5 - 12.6, mmol/24 hrs >10 - 15 yrs 2.0 - 20.0, mmol/24 hrs > 15 yrs male , 9.0 - 18.0, mmol/24 hrs > 15 yrs female 7.0 - 12.5, mmol/24 hrs Note: Creatinine excretion is dependent on lean body mass. Normal excretion Males 0.12 - 0.23 mmol/kg/24 hr Females 0.10 - 0.18 mmol/kg/24 hr
Test Method	Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents.
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation
Comments
Endogenous creatinine production is known to be related to muscle mass and metabolism. Higher levels are found in males.

Owner	Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed	23.09.2026
Next review	23.09.2027 (OK)