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