Laboratory Medicine Program

Urate, urine

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

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
1.48 - 4.43 mmol/d

Specimen Type: Urine 24 hour
Volume: 20 mL (minimum: 10 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: Discard first morning sample, collect all other urine for a 24 hour period, to include second morning sample. Record volume and aliquot

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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