Uric Acid, Serum
Test Code
URIC
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
72 hours at RT (15-25°C)
12 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Indefinitely if frozen at ≤ -20°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Uricase
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
URIC
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis, ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
|
Uric Acid |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mg/dL |
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1 year - 9 years |
1.9-5.4 |
1.9-5.4 |
|
10 years - 17 years |
3.5-7.3 |
3.5-7.3 |
|
18+ years |
2.6-7.2 |
2.6-7.2 |
CPT Code
84550