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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.”