Test Code Uric Acid Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Colorimetric End point

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

3. Label specimen as plasma.

Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

3. Label specimen as serum.

Refrigerate

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Males
<12 years: 2.0-6.0 mg/dL

≥12 years: 3.0-8.0 mg/dL
Females
<12 years: 2.0-6.0 mg/dL

≥12 years: 2.5-7.5 mg/dL

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