Test Code URIC Uric Acid, Plasma
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Males: 3.4-7.0 mg/dL
Females: 2.4-5.7 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday