Test Code URIC Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable: Uric Acid, Serum
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable: Uric Acid, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Enzymatic colorimetric
Specimen Requirements
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
Reference Values
Males: 3.4-8.8 mg/dL
Females: 2.5-7.0 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84550
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, continuously
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5300240