Uric Acid URIC

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Uric Acid, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Uric Acid

EPIC Order 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 Type

Blood

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

Result Interpretation

Males:  3.4-8.8 mg/dL
Females:  2.5-7.0 mg/dL

Forms