Uric Acid, Urine, Random
Test Code
UUAR
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
Aliquot from a random urine sample.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.3 mL aliquot from a random urine into 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
Random urine sample is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Uricase
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
UUAR
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
By report
CPT Code
84540
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared