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URIC ACID
Test CodeLAB141
Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
5.0 mL Gold SST
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
| Sex | Reference Range | Units |
| Female | 2.4-5.7 | mg/dL |
| Male | 3.4-7.0 | mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Uric acid measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions, and of patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC MAIN LAB (443-849-2314): GBMC CHEMISTRY
