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Uric Acid, Plasma, Serum, or Urine
Test Code1282
CPT Codes
84550-Plasma or serum (if appropriate); 84560-Urine (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 24-Hour
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Label specimen appropriately (24-hour urine).
Urine, Random
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 24-Hour
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Label specimen appropriately (24-hour urine).
Urine, Random
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Instructions
Venipuncture should occur before drug adminstration of NAC or Metamizole due to potential for falsely depressed results.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Uricase
Reference Range
PLASMA OR SERUM
Males: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL
Females: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL
URINE
150-990 mg/24 hours
Males: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL
Females: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL
URINE
150-990 mg/24 hours
Performed By
CoxHealth
