Uric Acid, Urine 24 hours (URIC AC UR)
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| Synonyms:
| none listed |
| Specimen: | Urine; 24 hour urine collection in a 24 hour container. Do not use any preservative.
Patient should be instructed how to collect a 24 hour urine. |
| Volume: | 10 mL urine aliquot (mix well) |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL urine |
| Collection: | Transport to the laobratory as soon as possible after collection is complete. Urine aliquot may be submitted with documentation of 24 hour volume.
Maintain at room temperature or refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Use of preservative; pH less than 6; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 250-750 mg/24 hours |
| Methodology: | Uricase |
| Test Use: | Detect hyperuricosuria in patients with renal calculi. Evaluate uric acid metabolism in gout. |
| Additional Information: | Uric acid excretionm may be decreased in renal failure and hypertension |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. Labcorp test # 003418. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |