| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Uric Acid (BUA, Lithic Acid) |
| Code |
BUA |
|
CPT Code |
84550 |
| Last Modified |
5/26/2015 12:41:00 PM |
| Test Name |
URIC ACID, BLOOD (3021) |
| Synonyms |
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Lt. Green or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
3.0 mL Lt Green or 3.5 mL Gold |
| Storage |
Ambient - 3 Days, 2-8C - 7 Days, -20C - 6 months (temperature range not defined) |
| Routine TAT |
4 hours |
| STAT TAT |
50 Minutes |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
All Hospitals |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
Uric Acid measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions and of patients receiving cytotoxic drugs |
| Reference Range |
2.3 - 7.5 mg/dL |
| Critical Value |
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|
Component |
Uric Acid |
|
Reference Range |
2.3-7.5 mg/dl |
|
Critical Value |
|
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|
| Testing Sample Type |
Plasma or serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL (0.2 mL) |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
Uricase |
| Limitations |
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