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Test Code LAB178C Uric Acid, Body Fluid

Important Note

Please make sure to indicate both specimen source and body fluid type when ordering/collecting.

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