- Test Name
- Uric Acid
- Aliases
- Uric Acid; Urate
- Provincial Mnemonic
- URATE
- LOINC Test Code
- 14933-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Evaluation and diagnosis of renal failure and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions. Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Selected Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18