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Boca Biolistics Reference Laboratory > Test Menu > U > Uric Acid

Uric Acid

Abbreviation

URIC

Transport Temp

2-8 C (ice packs)

Stability

Store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 6 months

Minimum Vol

0.5 mL

Alternative Specimens

Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)

Reference Ranges

Male: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL Female: 2.6-6.0 mg/dL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Transport Container

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

Methodology

Uricase

Clinical Significance

Elevated levels-renal dysfunction, gout, leukemia, polycythemia, atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, some genetic diseases. Decreased-Wilson’s disease.

Preferred Specimen

Serum

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