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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4212 |
Clinical Significance
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: Beckman Coulter Unicel, URIC IFU. REF #442785 12/23/15
Methodology
Timed-endpoint method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
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
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3.2 - 8.6 mg/dL |
| Female | 2.2 - 7.1 mg/dL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 0.5 - 21.0 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | 4+ or greater, reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | See below* |
| Lipemia | 2+ or greater, ultracentrifuge |
*2.6 mg/dL of direct bilirubin or 5.2 mg/dL of total bilirubin will cause falsely decreased results.
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]