Uric Acid, Urine Timed
Test Mnemonic
UURICT
CPT Codes
- 84560 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, timed (well-mixed) | Clean container | Ambient | Ambient | Mix well prior to decanting. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days with post collection NaOH treatment. |
| Refrigerated | 7 days with post collection NaOH treatment. |
Days Performed
7 days a week
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Uricase |
Reference Range
| Uric Acid, Urine Timed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 10 - 31 | mg/hr |
Special Info
Indicate volume and hours of collection on requisition.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of uric acid metabolism