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HelpTest Code URIC Uric Acid
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB141 URIC ACID |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
84550
Methodology
Uricase
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient - 3 days
Refridgerated - 7 days
Frozen - 6 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday