Creatinine (Jaffe)

Test information: The Jaffe reaction is a colorimetric method used in clinical chemistry to determine creatinine levels in blood and urine. The measurement of creatinine is useful in detecting renal disease and estimating the extent of impairment of renal function.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

umol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

N/A

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