Uric Acid
| Label Mnemonic: | UUR |
| Epic code: | LAB872 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84560 |
Specimen(s):
Urine 24 hr
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
24 hr collection; no preservative. Collection other than 24 hr will
not be calculated for mg/24 hr.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
200-1,000 mg/24 hr
Methodology:
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Instructions:
Record date and time of 24 hour collection on requisition. No
preservative. Send entire collection.
Sample Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Sample Storage:
Do NOT refrigerate.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Transport Instructions:
Place requisition in bag, seal bag, and tape securely to (urine)
container.
Ship at room temperature.
Ship at room temperature.