| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
137
Uric Acid , Serum
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum. Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport: Refrigertaed Stability: Uric Acid in serum is stable for 3-5 days when stored at 2-8°C and for 6 months when stored at <-20°C. At Accu Reference: Refrigerated - 5 days: Frozen- 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84550 |