ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Uric Acid, Body Fluid : 0020513

Mnemonic: URIC-FL

Methodology: Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Body fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Indicate source on test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions: Breast milk and salivary fluid. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
A reference interval has not been established for body fluid specimens.
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 84560
Cross References: Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid (Uric Acid, Body Fluid)