Test Code URICA Uric Acid, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Uric Acid (URICA)
Sunquest Order Code: URICA
Epic Px Code: LAB2534
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
0-18Yr: 2.0 – 5.5 mg/dL
Adult F: 2.0 – 7.0 mg/dL
Adult M: 4.0 – 8.0 mg/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
3 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
84550
LOINC Code
3084-1
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.