Laboratory Medicine Program

Urate
(Uric Acid)

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of urate is used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal failure, gout and eclampsia.
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Method: Automated method; c8000/c16000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Male: 210-420 umol/L, Female: 150-350 umol/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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