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HelpTest Code URICU Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Methodology
Photometric
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 24 hour Plastic Urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No Preservative
Note:
1. Starting and ending times are required.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Average diet: 250-750 mg/24 hours
Low purine diet
Males: <480 mg/24 hours
Females: <400 mg/24 hours
High purine diet: <1,000 mg/24 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050 Urine timed measurement
84560 Uric Acid
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate