Test Information:
Uric acid is a metabolite of purines, nucleic acids, and nucleoproteins. Abnormal levels may be indicative of a disorder in the metabolism of these substances such as gout, renal failure, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 4 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 20 to 25°C
Stability: 3 days - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 6 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (4˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours