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HelpTest Code FUABF Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Specimen Type
Body FluidSpecimen Required
Acceptable specimens: Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural or Synovial Fluid.
Collect 1 mL body fluid, centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Send frozen in plastic container.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84560