Uric Acid, Serum or Plasma

Test Code
2046


Preferred Specimen
One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.


Minimum Volume
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in original tube.


Transport Temperature
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in original tube.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Limitations
Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.




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.