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:
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.
Transport Instructions:
Place requisition in bag, seal bag, and tape securely to (urine) container.
Ship at room temperature.
CPT Code:
84560