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What is the code for creatinine blood test?

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What is the code for creatinine blood test?

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Order Code Order Code Name Result LOINC
001370 Creatinine 2160-0
001370 Creatinine 88294-4
001370 Creatinine 88293-6

What does it mean when your creatinine is low?

Low blood creatinine levels can mean lower muscle mass caused by a disease, such as muscular dystrophy, or by aging. Low levels can also mean some types of severe liver disease or a diet very low in protein. Pregnancy can also cause low levels.

What does high creatine in your blood mean?

Generally speaking, high levels of creatinine can indicate that your kidneys aren’t working well. There are many possible causes of high creatinine, some of which may be a one-time occurrence. Examples can include things such as dehydration or intake of large amounts of protein or the supplement creatine.

What tube is used for serum creatinine?

CREATININE
ORDERING INFORMATION: Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2092 Geisinger Epic ID: 14339
Preferred collection container: Stat/Line draws: 3 mL green/yellow-top (plasma separator) tube Routine requests/off-site specimens: 3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 2 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL.

What is the CPT code for hepatic function panel?

Test Name: HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
Alias: LAB20 LFT Liver Function Tests Liver Panel
CPT Code(s): 80076
Test Includes: Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), Direct Bilirubin, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein
Preferred Specimen: 2.0 mL serum

How do you fix a low creatinine level?

Here are 8 ways to naturally lower your creatinine levels.

  1. Don’t take supplements containing creatine.
  2. Reduce your protein intake.
  3. Eat more fiber.
  4. Talk with your healthcare provider about how much fluid you should drink.
  5. Lower your salt intake.
  6. Avoid overusing NSAIDs.
  7. Avoid smoking.
  8. Limit your alcohol intake.

What color tube does creatine go in?

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.

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