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Test Code LAB141 Uric Acid

Important Note

If patient is currently on Rasburicase:

Specimen MUST be collected in a chilled tube and promptly put on ice for transport. Delay in transport or improper transportation temperature can falsely decrease Uric Acid levels in sample. 

Intended Use

Used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-LDH-CUH-STH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

 

Acceptable: Serum

Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

 

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

 

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 3 days

 

Frozen (< -20C): 6 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84550