Referred Tests
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Test ID: FUABF
Uric Acid, Body Fluid
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Body Fluid
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Acceptable specimens: Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural or Synovial Fluid.
Collect 1 mL body fluid, centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Send frozen in plastic container.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |