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HelpTest Code FUABF |Beaker: LAB2201 Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2201
Epic Description: URIC ACID, BODY FLUID (REFERENCE LAB)
Method Name
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Uric Acid, Body FluidSpecimen Type
Body FluidSpecimen 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest 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
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FUABF | Uric Acid, Body Fluid | 53612-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z4608 | Uric Acid, Body Fluid | 53612-8 |
| Z4609 | Uric Acid Fluid Source | 31208-2 |