Test Code 0210518 Uric Acid, Serum
Methodology
Uricase
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Adult Male: 3.7-7.7 mg/dL
Adult Female: 2.5-6.2 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84550