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HelpTest Code UAU Uric Acid, urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Urine Cup
Volume: 100mL
Minimum Volume: 30mL
Collection Instructions: Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 2 days |
| Refrigerate: | 2 days |
| Frozen: | Not recommended |
Reference Interval
Reference interval not available for this test.
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Uricase
Service Code
31403
Update
Last updated 15/10/2024
Updated on Sample stability
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.