Test Code 4010155 Uric Acid
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
85 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Seperated samples stable 1 day at room temperature, 3-5 days at
2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
84550
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample