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Test Code UUAR Uric Acid, Random Urine

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Uric Acid-Urine Random
Sunquest Order Code: UUAR
Epic Px Code: LAB6115

Specimen Collection Type

Random Urine Collection

Minimum Collection Volume

5 mL

Reference Range

Not Established

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

N/A

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

84560

LOINC Code

LAB6115

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Random Urine Collection Procedure:
MALE:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Wipe the end of the penis with the towelette provided. As you start to urinate, allow a small amount of urine to fall into the toilet bowl. (This clears the urethra of contaminants). Do not touch the inside of the cup.
3. Please do not put towelette in the toilet. Discard in the trash receptacle.
4. Begin urinating and catch the sample during the middle of urination in the container given to you. Tighten the lid onto the container.
5. Place the specimen in the designated cabinet.
Female:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Assume a squatting position on the toilet. Spread the labia a part (folds of skin) with one hand and wipe with the towelette provided. Wipe front to back. Repeat with second towelette.
3. Please do not put towelette in the toilet. Discard in the trash receptacle.
4. Begin urinating and catch the sample during the middle of urination in the container given to you. Tighten the lid onto the container.
5. Place the specimen in the designated cabinet.