Test Code FUABF Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Reporting Name
Uric Acid, Body FluidMethod Name
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
Body FluidSpecimen Required
Acceptable specimens: Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural or Synovial Fluid.
Collect 1 mL body fluid, centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Send frozen in plastic container.
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | NA |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days |
Refrigerated | 5 days | |
Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
Units: mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purpose.CPT Code Information
84560
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FUABF | Uric Acid, Body Fluid | 53612-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z4608 | Uric Acid, Body Fluid | 53612-8 |
Z4609 | Uric Acid Fluid Source | 31208-2 |