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HelpOrderable Name Uric Uric Acid
Patient Preparation
Recommended that patient fast 12-14 hours.
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Container Type/Storage
Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate
Special Handling
Avoid Hemolysis
Methodology
Uricase, Colorimetric
STAT Turnaround Time
1 Hour
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
Uric Acid mg/dL
Birth-12 Years : 2.0-5.5
>12 Years
Males : 3.5-7.2
Females : 2.6-6.0
CPT
84550