Uric Acid - Blood

Synonym(s)	Urate, UA
Tube/Container Type	4 mL green top or gold top
	0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
Sample Type	Serum or Plasma
Minimum volume	200uL Serum or Plasma
Registration Code	PURT
Add-on conditions	7 days @ 4°C
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code	3520
Useful Information	Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request