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URIC ACID, SYNOVIAL FLUID
Test CodeURISF
CPT Codes
84560
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant
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, Sun
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023