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HelpTest Code Uric Uric Acid
Aliases
Urate
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 0.8ml
- Pediatric: 0.5mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
| Female | 3.1 – 7.1 mg/dL |
| Male | 3.7– 9.2 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | 91 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 10 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1000mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - Colorimetric assay |
CPT Codes
84550