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Uric Acid

Test Code
LAB141


Alias/See Also
UA


CPT Codes
84550

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine 24 Hour Urine with NaOH preservative


Instructions
Allow complete clot formation. Spin sample within 2 hours of collection


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.