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Test Code URIC Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB141

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top


Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Male Female
< 16 years 2.0 - 6.5 2.0 - 5.4
> 16 years 3.4 - 7.5 2.4 - 6.0

 

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

CPT Codes

84550

Last review/edit date

March 2024

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 40 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1500 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 3 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas 

Collection Method

Venous collection

Aliases

Urate