Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Uricase

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: Uric Acid is the end product of protein metabolism. High levels are seen with Gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism, excessive purine dietary intake and increased cell turnover. Only 10-15% patients with hyperuricemia have Gout.

Specialty: Rheumatologist, Nephrologist

Disease: Disorders of Kidney, Gout

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required.