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Test Code URICR Uric Acid, Rasburicase

Important Note

The laboratory must  be notified of order in advance so the appropriate tubes can be pre-chilled. The specimen must be sent on ice.

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Males:  3.5-7.5 mg/dL

Females:  2.2-6.8 mg/dL

Critical value (automatic call-back):  >12.5 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be drawn in a pre-chilled, lithium heparin tube and kept on ice. Send unprocessed, whole blood to the lab on ice. Once in the lab, the specimen is to be centrifuged in a refrigerated centrifuge and immediately placed back on ice for delivery to the chemistry department. 

 

Minimum volume:  1 mL

Specimen stability:  Must be analyzed within 4 hours of collection

Specimen Transport Temperature

Specimen must be kept on ice.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84550