Test Information

NOTE: This order is impacted by the instrument changes occurring at IU Health, please refer to additional notes within order details for possible impact.

Collect


Blood, Lt Green

Preferred Draw Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Gold

Pediatric Collection

1 microtainer

Collection Comments

Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Process within 2 hours of collection. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated serum/plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Spun samples: Refrigerated: 3-5 days; Frozen: 6 months

Ordering Recommendations

Uric acid is a catabolic product of purine metabolism. The serum uric acid test may be ordered when there is a suspicion of gout, renal stones or kidney disease.

Performed

Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights

Methodology

Timed Endpoint Diazo Method

Reported

2-4 hours

Performing Lab

Chemistry

Other Performing Labs

Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Fishers, Frankfort, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry

Synonyms

  • 6052
  • UricAcid
  • Uric Acid, SerPl Quant

Reference Chart

Uric Acid SerPl QNAgeMale (mg/dL)Female (mg/dL)
 0-2 years2.0-7.02.0-7.0
 2-12 years2.0-6.52.0-6.5
 12-14 years2.0-7.02.0-7.0
 14-18 years3.0-8.02.0-7.0
 18-150 years3.5-8.02.7-7.4

NOTE: If performed at White Memorial, Arnett, Frankfort laboratories:

Uric Acid SerPl QNAgeMale (mg/dL)Female (mg/dL)
 0-15 days2.7-12.62.7-12.6
 15 days - 1 year1.5-6.21.5-6.2
 1-12 years1.7-4.71.7-4.7
 12-19 years2.5-7.52.5-5.7
 19-150 years3.4-7.02.4-5.7

 

CPT Codes

84550

LOINC Codes

  NAME LOINC
Order Uric Acid SerPl QN 3084-1
     
Result Uric Acid SerPl QN 3084-1

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

6052

Catalog Code

686567
Collection

Test Information

NOTE: This order is impacted by the instrument changes occurring at IU Health, please refer to additional notes within order details for possible impact.

Collect


Blood, Lt Green

Preferred Draw Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Gold

Pediatric Collection

1 microtainer

Collection Comments

Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Process within 2 hours of collection. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated serum/plasma

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Spun samples: Refrigerated: 3-5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Uric acid is a catabolic product of purine metabolism. The serum uric acid test may be ordered when there is a suspicion of gout, renal stones or kidney disease.

Performed

Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights

Methodology

Timed Endpoint Diazo Method

Reported

2-4 hours

Performing Lab

Chemistry

Other Performing Labs

Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Fishers, Frankfort, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry

Synonyms

  • 6052
  • UricAcid
  • Uric Acid, SerPl Quant
Result Interpretation

Reference Chart

Uric Acid SerPl QNAgeMale (mg/dL)Female (mg/dL)
 0-2 years2.0-7.02.0-7.0
 2-12 years2.0-6.52.0-6.5
 12-14 years2.0-7.02.0-7.0
 14-18 years3.0-8.02.0-7.0
 18-150 years3.5-8.02.7-7.4

NOTE: If performed at White Memorial, Arnett, Frankfort laboratories:

Uric Acid SerPl QNAgeMale (mg/dL)Female (mg/dL)
 0-15 days2.7-12.62.7-12.6
 15 days - 1 year1.5-6.21.5-6.2
 1-12 years1.7-4.71.7-4.7
 12-19 years2.5-7.52.5-5.7
 19-150 years3.4-7.02.4-5.7

 

Additional Information

CPT Codes

84550

LOINC Codes

  NAME LOINC
Order Uric Acid SerPl QN 3084-1
     
Result Uric Acid SerPl QN 3084-1

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

6052

Catalog Code

686567