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Uric Acid, Body Fluid
0020513
Ordering Recommendation

Aids in the diagnosis of gout (synovial fluid). Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for additional clinical indications and interpretive information.

Mnemonic
URIC-FL
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural or Synovial fluid. 
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument. 
Remarks
Specimen source must be provided. 
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months 
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit http://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/

Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Note
CPT Code(s)
84560
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0020513Uric Acid, Body Fluid53612-8
2013069Uric Acid Fluid Source31208-2
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Aliases
  • Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid