Uric Acid

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB141
  • Soft Test Code:
  • URIC

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Test Notes

Venipuncture should occur prior to Metamizole administration due to the potential for falsely depressed results.


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 3 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0 days to 14 years: 3.5 - 8.0 mg/dL

Male: 3.5 - 8.0 mg/dL
 
Female: 2.5 - 6.5 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420103


CPT Coding

84550