Test Code URIC Uric Acid

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Test updated March 2017

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0mL
Minimum Volume	1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	5 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	5 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Female	2.4-5.7 mg/dL
Male	2.4-5.4 mg/dL

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric assay.

CPT Code

84550

Loinc Code

3084-1