Uric Acid
Order Name
URIC
Revision Date 08/09/2018
Revision Date 08/09/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Uric Acid
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Draw blood in a lithium heparin (mint) or serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma/serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | Female 2.3 - 6.6 mg/dL Male 4.4 - 7.6 mg/dL |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 2 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 1 Hour |
| Notes | Specimen Stability After Centrifugation: Room Temp - 8 Hours Refrigerated - 5 Days Frozen - 6 Months |
| CPT Code(s) | 84550 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |