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Test Code UARAS Uric Acid (patients on Rasburicase)

Important Note

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. Place sample on ice and hand deliver to laboratory immediately.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3042640012
NBS code LBC05039
Service code 31121

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:

Container:
Dark Green Top (Li Heparin)

Processing Requirements

Centrifuge at 4ºC within 2 hrs.

Specimen type: Plasma

Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Plasma
Ambient Reject
Refrigerate Storage of sample is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of sample is not recommended.

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis OK
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Diagnosis of gout and other disorders of uric acid.

Update

Last updated 28/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

Not available