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Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 10150
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA or Heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Spectrometry
Reference Ranges
Females:1.6-7.6,Males:2.6-8.7
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Test performed daily
CPT Code
84550
Units of Measure
mg/dL
Special Instructions
If the patient is known to be on the tumor lysis drug Rasburicase, blood samples must be kept on ice immediately After Collection, during transport, before analysis, and spun in a Refrigerated centrifuge. This is the only way to prevent a falsely Low uric acid level.