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Test Code URUR Urine Uric Acid, 24 hour

Important Note

If ordering a random collection use order code RUR

Specimen and Container/Tube

Urine, Timed (24 hour)

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Turnaround Time

N/A

Test Includes

Quantitative determination of uric acid in urine

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed (24 hour)

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

CPT

URUR:
84560

Fee Code

URUR: 43446

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. Follow clinic instructions for 24 hour collection
process.
2. Keep urine refrigerated during the 24 hour collection
process.
3. Aliquot 10 mL from a well mixed timed sample collection.
4. Indicate collection volume and duration.
5. Transport refrigerated (2-8 ° C).

UCMC Collection Instructions

1. Follow clinic instructions for 24 hour collection
process.
2. Keep urine refrigerated during the 24 hour collection
process.
3. Aliquot 10 mL from a well mixed timed sample collection.
4. Indicate collection volume and duration.
5. Transport refrigerated (2-8 ° C).

Reference Values

250 �?? 750 mg/24 hr

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. Follow clinic instructions for 24 hour collection
process.
2. Keep urine refrigerated during the 24 hour collection
process.
3. Aliquot 10 mL from a well mixed timed sample collection.
4. Indicate collection volume and duration.
5. 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