Eurofins Biomnis code

URIU

Synonyms

• Uraturia
• Uricaciduria

Clinic significance

The daily physiological excretion through the urine varies from 1.5 to 4.5 mmol/24h. These values are higher in gout sufferers as a rule but without taking the hyperuricaemia fully into account. During treatments with uricosurics, uraturias exceeding 6 mmol/24h must be avoided because the risk of precipitation of urinary crystals is very high.

Prenalytics

• 1 tube(s)
• alkalinised 24 h urine (pH > 8)
• Refrigerated

Further information

• Specify diuresis
• Urine alkalinised with sodium hydroxide to pH > 8

Specific equipment available

Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 days