Test Code URIC Uric Acid, Serum
Reporting Name
Uric Acid, SUseful For
Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure
Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumNecessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
Males
1-10 years: 2.4-5.4 mg/dL
11 years: 2.7-5.9 mg/dL
12 years: 3.1-6.4 mg/dL
13 years: 3.4-6.9 mg/dL
14 years: 3.7-7.4 mg/dL
15 years: 4.0-7.8 mg/dL
≥16 years: 3.7-8.0 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <12 months of age.
Females
1 year: 2.1-4.9 mg/dL
2 years: 2.1-5.0 mg/dL
3 years: 2.2-5.1 mg/dL
4 years: 2.3-5.2 mg/dL
5 years: 2.3-5.3 mg/dL
6 years: 2.3-5.4 mg/dL
7-8 years: 2.3-5.5 mg/dL
9-10 years: 2.3-5.7 mg/dL
11 years: 2.3-5.8 mg/dL
12 years: 2.3-5.9 mg/dL
≥13 years: 2.7-6.1 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <12 months of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84550
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
URIC | Uric Acid, S | 3084-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
URIC | Uric Acid, S | 3084-1 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Method Name
Photometric, Uricase/Quinone-Imine Dye Formation
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.