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Test Code LAB141 Uric Acid

Important Note

A.K.A. Urate, Urate [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84550

LOINC Code: 3084-1

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males:

3.4-7.0 mg/dL

 

Females:

2.4-5.7 mg/dL

 

Pediatric Critical value (automatic call-back) <16 years old:  ≥10.0 mg/dL

 

Additional Information

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