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
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 Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020513 | Uric Acid, Body Fluid | 53612-8 |
| 2013069 | Uric Acid Fluid Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid