Blood Creatinine Level
Health Encyclopedia: Creatinine Urine
The creatinine urine test measures the amount of
Alternative Names
Urine creatinine - spot collection
How the test is performed
Spot collection: obtain a sample of urine by urinating and saving part of the urine in a container.
A 24-hour urine sample is needed. The health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to discontinue drugs that may interfere with the test.
- On day 1, urinate into the toilet when ...
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