Uric Acid (Urate)
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)
Minimum volume required
Special requirements
None
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
This assay is run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 24 hours.
Reference range
Females: 140 – 360 µmol/L Males: 200 – 430 µmol/L (Source: Pathology Harmony Recommendations)
Clinical guidance
Uric acid (urate) is the final metabolite of endogenous and dietary purine nucleotide metabolism. Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about uric acid. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/uric-acid-test
Notes
Rasburicase can cause falsely low urate results.
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026