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Test Code UAFL Uric Acid, Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid

                                Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)

                                Pericardial Fluid

                                Peritoneal Fluid

                                Pleural Fluid

                                Synovial Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately. 

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Ambient: Send the sample to the laboratory immediately.
Refrigerate: Storage of fluid is not recommended
Frozen: Storage of fluid is not recommended

 

Reference Interval

The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Days and Times Performed

24 hours, TAT 1 day

Methodology

Uricase

Service Code

31121

Update

Last updated 30/08/2023

Updated on Specimen requirements

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis NA
Icterus NA
Lipaemic NA
Others NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.