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Test Code URIC ACID ELM Uric Acid, Serum

Important Note

Uric Acid, Serum

Test Number: 00253
Dept: Chemistry
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS
Collection Container:

SST

Specimen: Serum
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Specimen Volume: Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Also Acceptable: Red Top Tube
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Performed: Monday - Sunday
Reported: Same Day
Methodology: Uricase peroxidase, Fossati, 545 nm
CPT: 84550
LOINC: 3084-1
Stability: Room Temperature: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Reference Range:

Males: 4.4-7.6 mg/dL Females: 2.3-6.6 mg/dL