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HelpTest Code LAB141 Uric Acid
Useful For
- Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure
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Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions
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Monitoring toxemia in pregnancy
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
Males: 3.5-8.0 mg/dL
Females: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84550