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Test Code LAB141 Uric Acid - Serum or Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Billing Code

2051290

Methodology

Uricase, Timed Endpoint 

Specimen Requirements

Yellow (Gold) top tube (SST)  

Lithium Heparin Green top tube

Plain Red top tube  

 

Outpatient clients MUST draw SST

Day(s) Test Set Up

Routine - same day

ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab

STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84550  Uric acid; blood

Additional Information

Uric acid measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions and of patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Spun SST is stable for 48 hours at 2° to 8° C

Performing Department

Chemistry

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis

Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:

         1-Patient's First & Last name 

         2-Patient's Date of Birth