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Rasburicase Uric Acid, Plasma

Message
Specimen must arrive within 15 minutes of draw.
If >15 minutes since draw, specimen will be rejected.


Test Code
1291


CPT Codes
84550

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Place specimen on wet ice immediately after drawing and keep refrigerated until centrifugation. Use refrigerated centrifuge. 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
If >15 minutes since draw, specimen will be rejected.


Methodology
Uricase

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Males: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL
Females: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL


Performed By
CoxHealth



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.