Test Code 24H Ur Uric Acid Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Uricase
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Reference Values
URIC ACID, CALCULATED
200-750 mg/24 hours
Note: Results are calculated using total volume and length of collection and results are adjusted to units/24 hours.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-daily
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
84560-Uric acid