Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Urate – Serum
Alias or Abbreviation:Uric Acid
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:RUP
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:UA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Adults:
Males: 200 – 430 umol/L
Females :140 - 360 umol/L
Paediatric Ref ranges:
1m-2y: 105-300 umol/L
2y-9y: 120-300 umol/L
In patients with GOUT aim for uric acid <300umol/L to prevent recurrent acute attacks.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
