Uric Acid, Urine

Test Name Uric Acid, Urine
Alternate Name(s)  
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic UREA U
Specimen Type

Random: URIC RU

24 Hour Urine : URIC U

Collection Container

Random: Sterile Container

Sterile 24 Hour Urine Collection Container

Container Information
24 Hour Urine Container24 Hour Urine Container
Collection Information

Instructions for Patients

1. Start the collection at a time that is convenient to you (e.g. 8:00 a.m.).

 2. Empty your bladder into the toilet.

3. Record the TIME AND DATE on the container label. This is the “Start Time”.

4. Collect all your urine over the next 24 hours.

        Urinate in a separate, clean, dry container and then pour ALL urine into your 24 hour container.

• A urine hat is available on request to assist with collection.

• If you miss the collection of even one sample, the test must be restarted.

      Request another sample container.

• If you think you might fill the container before the 24 hour collection is finished

      request a second container.

  5. Keep the container in a cool place (e.g. bucket of ice/refrigerator).

6. Collect a final urine sample exactly 24 hours after you started your collection (e.g. 8:00 a.m.).

        Record the TIME AND DATE on the container label. This is the “Finish Time”

Test Schedule

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time < 24 hours
Stat Turnaround Time < 24 hours
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes  
Storage and Transport

Store refrigerated

Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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