Uric Acid

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

UA

Referral code

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Test information

Used for diagnosis of Gout, and monitoring or tratment. Also used in haematology patients post chemotherapy.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Male 200-400 umol/LFemale 140-360 umol/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

1.5 hrs (ED)4 hrs (IP)

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry