Urate, 24h Urine

Alternative Names/Synonyms	UA, Uric Acid
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Urine
Test Code	URICU

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Assessing and managing patients with uric acid stones.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Urine

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

24h Urine Collection Container (No Additive)

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 4 days

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Roche cobas c 702, colourimetric

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

1.5 - 4.2 mmol/day
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688