Uric Acid, Urine, 24 Hour
Test Code
UUA24
Description
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.
Collect
24 hour urine
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL of urine from a well mixed 24 hour urine collection in a labeled polypropylene or similar plastic tube.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send urine aliquot Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Analyze Immediately at RT (15-25°C)
48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
Notes
24 hour urine sample is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Uricase
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
UUA24
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
All: 6.0-17.0 mg/24Hr
CPT Code
84540
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared