URIC ACID 24-HOUR URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: 24URC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7942
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr collection
Collection Info:
Submit 10 mL of urine from a 24-hour urine collection in a screw-capped, plastic urine container supplied by MGH. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
NOTE: STARTING AND ENDING TIMES OF COLLECTION AND TOTAL VOLUME ARE REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.

Methods

Colorimetric

CPT Codes

84560, 81050

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

400 - 800 mg/24 hours