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Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeURIC - NOCO
CPT Codes
84550
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 ml serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 5 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Uricase, Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Males: 4.8 - 8.6 mg/dL
Females:
0-13 year: 4.8 -8.6 mg/dL
>13 year: 2. 0 - 7.8 mg/dL
Females:
0-13 year: 4.8 -8.6 mg/dL
>13 year: 2. 0 - 7.8 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism in the human organism. 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
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
