Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UURA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0244
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
A. 24h urine collection with thymol preservative (preferred) OR no preservative (refrigerate during collection) B. Spot urine (minimum 10 mL)
Sample Stability
4 days at 20-25 o C (upon NaOH addition)
Synonyms
Urate Fractional Excretion
Urate- Urine
Uric acid- Urine
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Specimen Container
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Specimen Container
Additional Specimen Information
A. 24h urine collection with thymol preservative (preferred) OR no preservative (refrigerate during collection)
B. Spot urine (minimum 10 mL)
Last updated: 31/03/2026