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Test Code URIC Uric Acid, Plasma

Methodology

Bichromatic End point Technique

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

2.3-7.6 mg/dL. Critical value (automatic call-back): 13.0 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84550

Test Order Code

LAB141