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Uric Acid, 24-hour Urine

Test Code
24UA


CPT Codes
81050, 84560

Preferred Specimen
24-hour urine


Instructions
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container supplied. No preservative. Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection and total volume are required on request form for processing. 2. See "Urine Collection" in "Special Instructins."


Transport Container
24-hour Urine Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate.


Methodology
Enzymatic

Reference Range
250-750 mg/24 hours


Clinical Significance
Urine Uric Acid may supplement serum uric acid testing when trying to identify conditions in which there is alteration of uric acid production or excretion; gout, leukemia and renal diseases.




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.