Test Code 24 UR URIC Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: 24-hour urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a 24-hour urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are
required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special
Instructions.
Reference Values
250-750 mg/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Bichromatic End point
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
84560-Uric acid
Special Instructions
Specimen Storage and Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Urine | Room Temp | <3 days |
Refrigerated (primary) | not recommended | |
Frozen | not acceptable |