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Uric Acid, Urine 24 Hour (Urine Uric Acid 24 Hour)

Test Code
UUA24


Preferred Specimen
1mL aliquot from a 24 hr ur.collection,adjust pH with NaOH


Instructions
"Note 24hr. volume before aliquotting. Urine is collected with no preservative and adjust aliquot with NAOH to pH >7.0.
Testing Frequency: Daily"


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days refrigerated


Methodology
Uricase



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