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Alternative Names:

Uric Acid
UA

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SUA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Serum - no gel
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 3 days

If the patient is taking rasburicase, collect in a separate dedicated heparin tube on ice.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

If the patient is taking rasburicase, the dedicated heparin tube must be transported on ice.

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