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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4212 |
Clinical Significance
Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism in the human organism. 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.
Source: Roche Cobas UA2 Method Sheet Version 5.0 2023-11
Methodology
Enzymatic colorimetric test (Roche Cobas c503)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
55 uL with insert cup
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (20-25°C) | 3 days |
| Refrigerated (4-8°C) (store) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3.4 - 7.0 mg/dL |
| Female | 2.4 - 5.7 mg/dL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 0.2 - 25.0 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Index >1,000 |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Index >40 |
| Lipemia | Index >1,500, ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
84550
LOINC
3084-1 Urate [Mass/Vol]