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Uric Acid, Urine Timed
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
09.2018
09.2018
Test Code
UUAT
Alias/See Also
Uric Acid
Uric Acid, Urine Random
Uric Acid, Urine Random
CPT Codes
84560
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Minimum Volume
4mL
Instructions
Specimen should be kept at room temperature during collection.
Sodium hydroxide should be added to the specimen container to keep the urine specimen alkaline.
Sodium hydroxide should be added to the specimen container to keep the urine specimen alkaline.
Transport Container
24hr urine container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
20 - 25 oC: 4 days at pH > 8
Methodology
Uricase
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
250 - 750 mg/24 hours
Clinical Significance
This test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders.
