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HelpTest ID NBLD0359 Uric Acid Synovial Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Synovial Fluid
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Uricase – Spectrophotometry
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84560