Uric Acid, Body Fluid

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Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 days
CPT Code:

84560

Test Type: 2 mL body fluid
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range:

• Peritoneal: Not established

• Pleural:

− Transudate: Not established

− Exudate: Not established

• Synovial: Equal to simultaneously drawn plasma

The method performance specifications have not been established for this test in body fluid. The test result should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Overview:

Assessment of uric acid in tissue.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Sterile tube.

Aspirate body fluid and transfer to a sterile tube immediately.

Room temperature.