Test Code URIC Uric Acid
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA or Heparinized plasma
EDTA plasma values are approximately 7% lower than serum values.
Special Handling 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.
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Spectrometry
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Reference Ranges
Males: 2.6 - 8.7
Females:1.6 - 7.6
Units of Measure
mg/dL
CPT Code
84550
EMR Interface Order Code
10150