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HelpTest Code URCU Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Reporting Name
Uric Acid, 24 HR, UUseful For
Assessment and management of patients with kidney stones, particularly uric acid stones
Method Name
Uricase
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
X-ray dyes and contrast media will affect test results.
-If a kidney X-ray with dye or computerized tomography (CT) scan with contrast has been performed, patient should wait a minimum of 1 day before starting collection.
-If a cholangiography (bile duct X-ray) has performed, patient should wait 7 days before starting collection.
-Urine must be collected before tablets have been taken for gallbladder X-ray, otherwise patient should wait 7 days before starting collection.
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: 24-Hour graduated urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
An entire 24-hour urine collection is also acceptable.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Specimen Collection and Preparation in General Information.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Males ≥18 years old: 200-1,000 mg/24 hours
Females ≥18 years old: 250-750 mg/24 hours
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.
The reference value is for a 24-hour collection.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84560
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| URCU | Uric Acid, 24 HR, U | 3087-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UACID | Uric Acid, 24 HR, U | 3087-4 |
| TM29 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL27 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.