Test Code GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
This is not an orderable test. GFR is included in the Basic Metabolic Panel, the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Creatinine.
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
>60 mL/min
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
N/A
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
N/A
LOINC Code
48642-3
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged. This test is not an orderable test. This test is included in the CH7 and CH12 panels.
eGFR calculated using the CKD-EPIcr_R equation.