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Test Code URIC RASB Uric Acid Rasburicase

Important Note

In house only test. Blood must be collected into pre-chilled Green PST. Immediately immerse plasma samples into an ice water bath. Centrifuge and deliver to Chemistry bench STAT.

Cerner Test Code

URIC RASB

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: GRN PST

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 1.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Blood must be collected into pre-chilled Green PST. Immediately immerse plasma samples into an ice water bath. Centrifuge and deliver to Chemistry bench STAT.

Stability

Stability: Room temp 4 days, Refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 6 months.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

84550

Methodology

Uricase/Peroxidase

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry