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Uric Acid

Test Code
239


CPT Codes
84550

Preferred Specimen
1 ml plasma


Transport Container
Heparin PST (Green top gel barrier)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Specimens


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 1 hour/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.