Uric Acid Urine Random
Order Name
URIC R U
Test Number: 3001770
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 3001770
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Uric Acid Urine Random
|
Uricase | 3086-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient should be on normal diet, no alcohol consumption during collection. Random urine collection. Keep refrigerated. Specimen stability: Ambient 24 hours(4 days if pH adjusted >8.0 dropwise with NaOH). Refrigerated 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in diagnosing and monitoring of therapy in gout. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84560 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |