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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the 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.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Reject |
| Refrigerate: | Storage of sample is not recommended |
| Frozen: | Storage of sample is not recommended |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Uricase
Service Code
31121
Update
Last updated 28/11/2023
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of Gout and other disorders of uric acid.