Uric Acid

Synonyms

• LAB141
• URA
• URATE
• URIC ACID

Cerner Name

Uric Acid

Clinical Info

Aids in diagnosis and monitoring of numerous renal and metabolic disorders(e.g., renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis). Aids in monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Storage: Serum or plasma 5 days refrigerated
                6 months frozen               
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

3 days Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
6 month Frozen

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84550

PDM

5300240

Only Orderable at Locations:

Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms