Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD16276Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Uric Acid, Pediatric Urine with Creatinine (11217X)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Assessing uric acid relative to creatinine in pediatric urine specimens facilitates evaluation of renal excretion and risk of uric acid–related disorders in children. This ratio is useful in diagnostic workflows when adjusted for urine concentration and pediatric renal physiology.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Creatinine
AnalyteCreatinine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Uric Acid/Creatinine Ratio
AnalyteUric Acid/Creatinine Ratio • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
2 mL SECOND VOID urine
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL SECOND VOID urine
Container
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Collect urine from SECOND VOID
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 13 days |
| Refrigerated | 13 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |