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URIC ACID
MessageNote: If patient is currently receiving the drug Elitek (Rasburicase), sample cannot be drawn in a gel seperator tube. See collection instructions below.
Test Code
URIC
CPT Codes
84550
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3-5 days
- -20°C up to 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
Uricase, Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
- Male: 4.4 - 7.6 mg/dL
- Female: 2.3 - 6.6 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Uric acid measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions, and of patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 13, 2023