Test Code URIC ACID URIC ACID
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Uricase Reaction
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
5 days
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
6 months
CPT Code
84550
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
URIC ACID