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Test ID FUABF Uric Acid, Body Fluid


Specimen Required


Acceptable specimens: Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural or Synovial Fluid.

 

Collect 1 mL body fluid, centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Send frozen in plastic container.


Secondary ID

75099

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Uric Acid, Body Fluid

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Frozen (preferred) 180 days
  Refrigerated  5 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

Units: mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purpose.

CPT Code Information

84560

NY State Approved

Yes