Test Code UURIC24 Uric Acid, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L650.2200
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Modified Uricase
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a well-mixed, 24-hour urine collection. Add 10 mL of
5% NaOH at start of collection.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is
required on request form for processing.
Reference Values
250 - 750 mg/24 hour
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84560
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Send entire 24-hour urine collection. 10 mL of 5% NaOH
should be added at the start of collection.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times
of collection are required on request form for
processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in
“Special Instructions.”