| Ordering Code | 8437 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Uric Acid, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Uric Acid |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | No preservatives added. |
| Handling Instructions | Processing: Add a sufficient volume of sodium hydroxide solution to bring the pH between 8 and 9. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 3 Days Refrigerated: 4 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Uricase / Colorimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 16, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |