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Urate - 24 hour Urine

Alternate Names	Uric Acid
Ordering Information	A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection
Laboratory	Biochemistry
MBS Number	66500
Specimen	24 Hour Urine
Container	24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
Collection Instructions	Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Daily
Reference Interval	24 hr urine urate excretion: ALL: 1.5 - 4.5 mmol/day Source: Beckman Coulter

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Test Code	U24UA
Container ID	CB, CBS
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception If the urine pH < 8, add 25g Sodium Carbonate