Test Overview
Enzymatic, Freezing point depression, Photometric, End point assay, Molybdic acid, pH meter, Uricase, Kinetic UV
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* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
3 - 7 days
Specimen Requirements
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Add 5 mL of diazolidinyl urea as preservative at start of collection, or refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
3. Specimen pH should be between 4.5 and 8 and will stay in this range if kept refrigerated. Specimens with pH >8 indicate bacterial contamination, and testing will be cancelled. Do not attempt to adjust pH as it will adversely affect results.
4. Specimens collected in Germail do not need to be frozen.
5. If not using Germail the specimen must be kept refrigerated during the entirety of the collection
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories