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Specimen and Container/Tube
Urine, Random
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Turnaround Time
N/A
Test Includes
Quantitative determination of uric acid in urine
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Container/Tube
Sterile Urine Container
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Reject Due To
N/A
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
N/A
STAT Turnaround Time
N/A
Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Spectrophotometric
Synonyms
N/A
Test Limitations
High homogentisic acid concentrations in urine samples lead
to
false results.
Test Usage
Useful in the assessment and management of patients with
kidney
stones, particularly uric acid stones.
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
Reference Values
Reference ranges for random urine specimens have not been
established; subject to ordering physician interpretation only.
Additional Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
Not Stable
Assay Immediately
Stability: Refrigerated
Not Stable
Assay Immediately
Stability: Frozen
Not Stable
Assay Immediately
Pediatric Volume
0.2 mL
Clinical Indications
Useful in the assessment and management of patients with
kidney
stones, particularly uric acid stones.
Transport Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated?�(2-8?� C).
Test Components
Quantitative determination of uric acid in?�urine
Specimen Stability
Not Stable
Assay Immediately
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Spectrophotometric
Synonyms/Key Search Words
N/A