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HelpTest ID: URCU Uric Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Reporting Name
Uric Acid, 24 HR, UUseful For
Assessment and management of patients with kidney stones, particularly uric acid stones
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
X-ray dyes and contrast media will affect test results.
-If a kidney X-ray with dye or computerized tomography (CT) scan with contrast has been performed, patient should wait a minimum of 1 day before starting collection.
-If a cholangiography (bile duct X-ray) has performed, patient should wait 7 days before starting collection.
-Urine must be collected before tablets have been taken for gallbladder X-ray, otherwise patient should wait 7 days before starting collection.
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: 24-Hour graduated urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Males ≥18 years old: 200-1,000 mg/24 hours
Females ≥18 years old: 250-750 mg/24 hours
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.
The reference value is for a 24-hour collection.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84560
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| URCU | Uric Acid, 24 HR, U | 3087-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UACID | Uric Acid, 24 HR, U | 3087-4 |
| TM29 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL27 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
Clinical Information
Uric acid is the end-product of purine metabolism. It is freely filtered by the glomeruli and most is reabsorbed by the tubules. There is also active tubular secretion.
Increased levels of uric acid in the urine usually accompany increased plasma uric acid levels unless there is a decreased excretion of uric acid by the kidneys. Urine uric acid levels reflect the amount of dietary purines and endogenous nucleic acid breakdown.
Interpretation
Urinary uric acid excretion is elevated in a significant proportion of patients with uric acid stones.
Uric acid excretion can be either decreased or increased in response to a variety of pharmacologic agents.
Urine uric acid levels are elevated in states of uric acid overproduction such as in leukemia and polycythemia and after intake of food rich in nucleoproteins.
Clinical Reference
1. Lamb EJ, Jones GRD: Kidney function tests. Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer CT, eds: Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2018:500-503
2. Newman DJ, Price CP: Renal function and nitrogen metabolites. In: Tietz NW, ed. Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. WB Saunders Company; 1999:1245-1250
Method Name
Uricase
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysmcl-neprolith