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Laboratory Code
LAB304260012
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately. Collect 4.0 mL of blood in pre-refrigerated lithium-heparin (green-top) tube. Keep sample on ice and hand deliver to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Reject |
| Refrigerate | Storage of sample is not recommended. |
| Frozen | Storage of sample is not recommended. |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Reference interval not available for this test.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of gout and other disorders of uric acid.
Service Code
31121
LOINC Code Information
Not available
Update
Last updated 13/03/2025