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URIC ACID, BODY FLUID

Test Code
LAB30453


CPT Codes
84560

Preferred Specimen
Body fluid in a sterile vial


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days 
Refrigerated: 7 days  
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Colorimetric/Uricase

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
No reference ranges established.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.