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Uric acid, timed urine-263

Test info

Test name:

Uric acid, timed urine

Test number:

263

Excellian order number:

84560.0

Abbreviation:

URU

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, 24 hr

Collection container:

24 hr urine collection container, no additive

Volume:

8mL aliquot of a 24 hr collection

Collection instructions:

How to collect a 24 hr urine sample

Processing instructions:

Measure and record the total urine volume
Mix well
Tranfer an 8.0 mL mixed aliquot into a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport container:

Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Alternate transport container:

24 hr urine collection container, no additive

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Enzymatic (Urease)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

250 - 750 mg/24hours

Billing

CPT codes:

84560

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

02/18/2020

Review date:

01/12/2024