Uric Acid, Serum
Test Code
URIC
Description
Serum uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions, and in patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
72 hours at RT (15-25°C)
12 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Indefinitely if frozen at ≤ -20°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Uricase
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
URIC
Study Offerings
Not offered
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis, ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
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Uric Acid |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mg/dL |
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1 year - 9 years |
1.9-5.4 |
1.9-5.4 |
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10 years - 17 years |
3.5-7.3 |
3.5-7.3 |
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18+ years |
2.6-7.2 |
2.6-7.2 |
CPT Code
84550
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared