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HelpTest Code URICA Uric Acid, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB141
Methodology
Used to monitor purine metabolism. Increased uric acid is commonly found in gout.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84550
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
1-30 days: 1.2-4.9 mg/dL
1-3 months: 1.3-5.3 mg/dL
4-6 months: 1.4-6.4 mg/dL
7-12 months: 1.4-6.7 mg/dL
1-3 years: 1.7-5.0 mg/dL
4-6 years: 2.2-4.7 mg/dL
7-9 years: 1.9-5.0 mg/dL
10-11 years: 2.3-5.4 mg/dL
12-13 years: 2.7-6.8 mg/dL
14-15 years: 2.4-7.9 mg/dL
16-19 years: 4.0-8.7 mg/dL
>19 years: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL
Females
1-30 days: 1.3-6.2 mg/dL
1-3 months: 1.3-5.8 mg/dL
4-6 months: 1.3-6.2 mg/dL
7-12 months: 1.4-6.2 mg/dL
1-3 years: 1.7-5.0 mg/dL
4-6 years: 2.2-4.7 mg/dL
7-9 years: 1.9-5.0 mg/dL
10-11 years: 3.0-4.7 mg/dL
12-13 years: 3.0-5.8 mg/dL
14-15 years: 3.0-5.8 mg/dL
16-19 years: 3.0-5.9 mg/dL
>19 years: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT