Urine Creatinine

CPT: 82570
Kidney

What This Test Measures

Urine creatinine measurement; used to standardize other urine measurements (like albumin).

Preparation

No fasting required
No special prep. Avoid high-protein meals and strenuous exercise 24 hours before testing — both can elevate creatinine and BUN.

General guidelines only. Requirements vary by lab and individual. Confirm with your provider before adjusting any medications.

Turnaround Time

Varies by lab

Clinical Notes

Part of ACR and protein:creatinine ratio calculations

ICD-10 Codes

Common diagnosis codes associated with this test. Codes are assigned by your provider.

N17.9Acute kidney failure, unspecified
N18.9Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

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Lab Codes

Proprietary codes used by each lab for this test.

LabCorp
003111(order_code)

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Related Tests

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

CPT: 84520

Creatinine, Serum

CPT: 82565

eGFR (Estimated GFR)

eGFR (CKD-EPI)

Microalbumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

CPT: 82043, 82570

BUN/Creatinine Ratio

CPT: 80048

For informational purposes only

This page is for educational and research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. ICD-10 and CPT codes are assigned by your healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before ordering any lab test or making decisions about your health.