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HelpTest Code Uric Uric Acid, Plasma
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container/Tube
Li-Heparin Mint Green Top
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8C).
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25C).
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Test Usage
Uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and
treatment
of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal
failure,
gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting
conditions,
and of patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.
Critical Results
N/A
Test Limitations
Uricase reacts specifically with uric acid. Other purine
derivatives can inhibit the uric acid reaction.
Alpha-methyldopa,
desferoxamine and calcium dobesilate (e.g. Dexium) cause
interference at therapeutic concentrations (uric acid level
artificially low).
Additional Information
N/A
Fee Code
30184550
Synonyms
N/A
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Avaliable
CPT
84550
Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Spectrophotometric
Reference Values
|
Analyte |
Male |
Female |
|
Uric Acid |
2.0 – 8.0 mg/dL |
2.0 – 7.5 mg/dL |
Reject Due To
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Included in Additional codes
N/A
Coverage Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
n/a
Stability: Refrigerated
5 days
Stability: Frozen
6 months