Uric acid

Test Code

URIC ACID

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top Tube -Plasma

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Gold Top Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months

Methodology
Uricase

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

3.3-8.7 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Serum uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions, and in patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092

Last Updated: May 18, 2022

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