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Epic Test Code LAB21038 Uric Acid: Urine, Random

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL urine

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 12 hrs Room Temperature
>24 hrs Refrigerated
Greater than 10% volume lost
Collected with a preservative

Reference Values

Population

Units

Reference Range

All Populations

mg/dL

7.5 - 49.5

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

84560

Last Updated

22-July-19