Uric Acid
Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Uricase Colormetric
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Male: 3.5-8.5 mg/dL
Female: 2.6-6.2 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84550