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HelpTest Code URIC Uric Acid
Specimen Information
Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.
No special patient preparation is necessary.
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.6 mL | 5 days |
| Lithium Heparin | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.6 mL | 5 days |
Reject Due To:
- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis
- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled
Instrumentation / Method
Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric
Reference Range
Males: 3.5 - 8.5 mg/dL
Females: 2.5 - 7.5 mg/dL
Critical Value(s): >12.7 mg/dL
CPT / LOINC / Order Code
| Meditech | Medent | LOINC | CPT |
| URICS | URICS | 3084-1 | 84450 |
Test Schedule / Analytic Time / Test Priority
Daily / Same Day / Available STAT