Test Code URIC Uric Acid LAB141
Test Method
Timed Endpoint Method; Beckman DXC600
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or plasma is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top
tube.
PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable.Place the specimen on ice
if
it is indicated that the patient is on Rasburicase to stop
enzymatic activity post phlebotomy. Serum or plasma should be
separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of
collection.
Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be
rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8
hours of collection.
Reference Values
Male: 4.8-8.7 mg/dL
Female: 2.6-8.0 mg/dL
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
speicmen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes
after
the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure and monitoring
patients
receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders,
including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other
wasting
conditions
LOINC Code Information
3084-1 Urate [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
CPT Code Information
84550 Chemistry: Uric Acid; blood