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Urate

Alternative Names:Uric Acid
UA
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:SUA
Specimen Types:Serum
Plasma
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Serum - no gel
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
SST
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.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge

If the patient is taking rasburicase, the dedicated heparin tube must be centrifuged and analysed immediately.