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HelpTest Code URIC Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
ColorimetricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting (4 hour preferred).
2. Do not refrigerate.
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
Males: 3.5-8.5 mg/dL (age-specific)Females: 2.5-7.5 mg/dL (age-specific)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours