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Uric Acid, Random Urine

Test Code
LAB2034


CPT Codes
84560

Preferred Specimen
10 ml (1 ml minimum) urine in urine container.


Minimum Volume
1 ml aliquot of urine


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours room temp, 4 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis: >500 mg/dL hemoglobin: >40mg/dL, Lipemia: >1000mg/dL; Ascorbic acid: >20mg/dL


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
No established reference range.


Clinical Significance
Measurements of Uric Acid 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
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.