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HelpTest ID NBLD0160 Uric Acid, Urine
Synonym
UAR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Non-Sterile Container - Urine, Random (preferred)
Sterile - Urine, Random
Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Bismarck
Adjust pH between 8.0-9.0 with Sodium Hydroxide prior to testing. Centrifuge before testing.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | 4 days | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Enzymatic, Uricase
Bismarck
Uricase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
84560