Test Code LAB141 URIC ACID
Additional Codes
Internal: 10455
External: URIC
Beaker: LAB141
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Alternate Specimen: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room Temp | 3 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen (-20 øC) | 6 months |
Method
Enzymatic colorimetric
CPT Codes
84550
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & Stat
Reference Lab
SCHS