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HelpTest Code LAB841 Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
46632
Reporting Title
24-Hour Urine Uric Acid
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics, Uricase-RMH
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Core Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
5 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a screw-capped, urine container. No preservative. Do not refrigerate specimen during collection. Mix well before taking 5-mL aliquot.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Ambient | ||
| Frozen | 6 months |
Stabilize with NaOH pH >8.0
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
0.25-0.75 g/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84560