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URIC ACID, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Test Code
URICSYN (OE), URICSF (LAB)


CPT Codes
84560

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)

Note: Heaparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid (1 mL fluid optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Extreme viscosity


Methodology
Uricase, colorimetric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

As received; STAT testing is available


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.