Urine Uric Acid, Random

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Test Code

UUAR

Alias/See Also

UA Uric Acid,
Urine Random Uric Acid;
Random Urine Uric Acid;

CPT Codes
84560

Preferred Specimen

2 mL Fresh Urine

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Obtain specimen in urine collection cup and transfer 2 mL to a screw-top transport tube.

Transport Container

Clean screw-top plastic vial or urine cup

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 4 days
Refrigerated = NA
Frozen = NA

Methodology
Spectrophotometric

Setup Schedule

24/7

Report Available

Daily

Clinical Significance

Uric acid measurements 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
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Last Updated: December 6, 2022

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