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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aids in diagnosis and monitoring of gout or kidney stones. Aids in monitoring uric acid levels in patients at risk for kidney stone development.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Body Fluid (refer to Uric Acid, Body Fluid, ARUP test code 0020513).Urine (refer to Uric Acid, Urine, ARUP test code 0020481).
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation).
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Assay interference (negative) may be observed when high concentrations of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) are present. Negative interference has also been reported with NAPQI (an acetaminophen metabolite) but only when concentrations are at or above those expected during acetaminophen overdose.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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