Test Code LAB178C Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative measurement of uric acid in human body fluids
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Sample type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Gold SST tube (preferred) or screw-top, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (Minimum: 0.1 mL)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 3 days
Frozen (< -20C): 6 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84560