Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Use
Uric acid measurement in body fluid is used to evaluate and diagnose conditions involving excessive or deficient uric acid concentrations in various body fluids. It is important for diagnosing gout, kidney stones, or monitoring treatment effectiveness. The presence of abnormal levels of uric acid in body fluids may indicate metabolic issues and require clinical correlation with patient symptoms and history.
Special Instructions
Ensure proper handling and transfer of specimen to maintain stability. Body fluid samples should be aspirated and transferred to a sterile tube immediately and stabilized across temperature variations to ensure accurate readings. Review the reference intervals provided for different fluids and ages to interpret results in clinical context.
Limitations
The method performance specifications for this test have not been established in all body fluids, which may result in variability in results. Interpret with caution and always consider clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests when assessing uric acid levels. Freezing and thawing the sample more than three times may impact the accuracy of test results.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 53612-8
- 53612-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Body Fluid
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Sterile tube
Collection Instructions
Aspirate body fluid and transfer to a sterile tube immediately.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
More than 3 freeze/thaw cycles
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |