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Order Code Uric Acid Uric Acid

Additional Codes

Epic Order ID LAB141

Sub activity Type

Chemistry

Collection tube (preferred)

Green lithium heparin PST

Minimum Volume

0.6 ml

Stability

5 days at 2-8°C

24 hours at room temp (20-23°C)

Transport temperature

Ambient

Transport Container

Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)

Report Available

Same day

Acceptable collection tube

SST

Clinical Significance

Serum uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous renal and metabolic disorders, including renal failure, gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation or other wasting conditions, and in patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.

Reference Range

Cedar Falls / Oelwein

Male: 3.5 - 7.2 mg/dL

Female: 2.6 - 6.0 mg/dL

Waterloo

Male: 3.7 - 9.2 mg/dL

Female: 3.1 - 7.8 mg/dL