Uric Acid, Urine Timed




Test Mnemonic

UURICT

CPT Codes

  • 84560 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 mLUrine, timed (well-mixed)Clean containerAmbientAmbientMix well prior to decanting.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient7 days with post collection NaOH treatment.
Refrigerated7 days with post collection NaOH treatment.

Days Performed

7 days a week

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Methodology

Name Description
Uricase 

Reference Range

Uric Acid, Urine Timed
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal10 - 31mg/hr

Special Info

Indicate volume and hours of collection on requisition.

Clinical Info

Evaluation of uric acid metabolism