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HelpTest Code UA-24H Uric Acid, Urine 24 Hour
Synonyms/Keywords
Uric Acid - Urine, 24 hr
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Urine | 24H Urine Jug Urine Container | 10 mL aliquot | 1 mL aliquot |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Aliquot from well-mixed 24 hour urine collected without a preservative.
Adjust aliquot to pH 7.5 - 8.5.
Aliquot tubes containing sodium carbonate are available from Marshfield Labs which provide automatic adjustment of pH.
Indicate the collection time.
The total volume collected must be measured, recorded, and included with the test request.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine - No Preservative | Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 4 days | |
| Urine - With Preservative | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Test Components
Urine Uric Acid and Creatinine
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | <5 yrs: 100-350 mg/24 hr 5-10 yrs: 120-460 mg/24 hr 11-15 yrs: 180-640 mg/24 hr >15 yrs: 250-750 mg/24 hr |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | 6-8 hours | Uricase & Jaffe reaction/ Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84560 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84560 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Uric Acid 24 Hour Urine |