Uric Acid (24 Hr. Urine)
Order Code:
24UUA
Test Summary
Urine uric acid may supplement serum uric acid testing when trying to identify conditions in which there is alteration of uric acid production or excretion, e.g., gout, leukemia, renal disease. The amount of uric acid excreted may be useful in treating asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Measurement of urine uric acid is important in the investigation of urolithiasis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 4 days
- Refrigerated = n/a
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
24UUA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB405
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84560
Billing Code
- 300408
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
250 - 750 MG/24HR
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 4 days
- Refrigerated = n/a
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
250 - 750 MG/24HR
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up