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HelpTest Code 8347 Uric Acid (Blood)
Purpose
Uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of gout, renal failure, and a variety of other disorders including leukemia, psoriasis, starvation, and other wasting conditions.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
Bichromatic Endpoint
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)
Preferred: Light-Green Top
Acceptable: Gold Top
Specimen Volume: Full Tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection and person collecting.
2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.
3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.
Reference Values
Normal: 3.0 - 8.6 mg / dL
Stability
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Uric Acid (Blood)
Uric Acid
Test Classification & CPT Coding
84550