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Test Code LAB141 Uric Acid

Important Note

For patients receiving Rasburicase, specimen must be collected in a cooled tube and immediately placed in an ice bath.  Transport to the laboratory on ice. 

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

Specimen Stability

3 days at 20-25° C

7 days at 2-8° C

6 months at -20° C

 

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Male      3.5 – 7.2 g/dL
Female  2.6 – 6.0 mg/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Uricase/allantoin (differential absorbance)

CPT Code

84550

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

45 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt