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HelpTest Code Uric U24: U Uric Acid Ran URIC ACID (URINE)
Aliasis
Urate
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Minimum Volume
5.0 mL
Container
Urine: Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Urine: Sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine: Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
250-750 mg/day
Reportable Units
mg/day
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
100 – 250 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
10 - 20 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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30 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
3 – 4 Days for alkaline urine |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer