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Test Code 0200592 Uric Acid, Urine, 24 hr

Methodology

Uricase

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Urine, 24 Hr Collection

Collection Container/Tube:  Clean, plastic urine collection container.

Specimen Volume:  10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection.

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours. Follow instructions in Urine Collections in Special Instructions.

2. No preservative.

3. Mix well before taking a 10 mL aliquot.

Additional Information:

24-hour volume is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Adult:  250-750 mg/24 hours
Pediatric (<18 years) reference range is not established.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84560 - uric acid

Special Instructions