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 |