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LABORATORY COMMUNICATIONS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Point of Care Services

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Non-NUH Referral Services

 

INFORMATION WEBSITES

National University Hospital 

NUH Referral Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code UAFL Uric Acid, fluid

Laboratory Code

LAB3040144

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: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately. 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

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.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

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

Service Code

31121

LOINC Code Information

25548-9

Update

Last updated 13/03/2025