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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.