Uric Acid (Urine)

Test Information

Test Name

Uric Acid (Urine)

Synonyms

Urine Urate

Department

Biochemistry

Preferred Specimen

24 Hour urine (NaOH bottle)

Testing Location

All

Turn Around Time

1 Day

Collection Information

Patient Instructions

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Processing Information

Registration Code

UUA

Notes

  • A spot sample may be collected in children where it is not possible to collect the 24 hour sample. Hand deliver to Biochemistry, put "LOOK" in clinical details

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

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