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URIC ACID, Urine, 24 Hr

Test Code
LAB841


CPT Codes
84550

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel Li Hep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
5.0 mL Gold SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
Males: 3.4 - 7.0 mg/dL
Females: 2.4 - 5.7 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Enzymatic test for the determination of uric acid in human serum and plamsa. Uric acid if the final product of purine metabolism in the humans. 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 Chemistry



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