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URIC ACID, URINE

Test Code
NMCP URIC ACID URINE


Alias/See Also
random uric acid urine, uua random, uuric random, random uua, uuar, uric acid urine random, ruua, random urine uric acid


Minimum Volume
10 ml urine for random or 24hr urine container


Other Acceptable Specimens
KEEP ON ICE OR REFRIGERATED.


Instructions
WARD REMARKS: Obtain 24 hr collection container from laboratory services. Keep on ice or refrigerated. 24 hour specimens not processed stat. NO PRESERVATIVE FOR 24 HOURS


Transport Container
Urine cup for random or brown plastic urine container for 24 hour. No preservative for 24 hours. KEEP ON ICE OR REFRIGERATED.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
No preservative for 24 hours




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