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