stan bio - uric acid Flashcards

1
Q

Uricase acts upon uric acid to form ___

A

hydrogen peroxide and allantoin.

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2
Q

The H2O2
is measured quantitatively by its reaction
with ___

A

3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid (DCHB)

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3
Q

The H2O2
is measured quantitatively by its reaction
with 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid (DCHB)

in the presence of ___

A

peroxidase and 4-aminophenazone

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4
Q

end product

A

N-(4-antipyryl)-3-chloro-5-sulfonate-p-benzoquinonemonoimine+ H2O

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5
Q

what are the enzymes used

A

uricase and peroxidase

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6
Q

Reagent is stable, stored at__ until expiration date on label.

A

2-8°C

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7
Q

Standard is stable until expiration date on
label when stored at ___

A

2-8°C

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8
Q

DO NOT FREEZE. Bring reagent to
room temperature before use.

true or false

A

t

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9
Q

absorbance readings at __ nm

A

520

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10
Q

Specimen that can be used

A

Serum, or plasma from heparinized or EDTA blood, is recommended

Urine is diluted 1:10 (1 + 9) with distilled water.

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11
Q

Uric acid in serum, plasma and urine is
reported stable for ___ days at room temperature,

A

2-3 days

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12
Q

Uric acid in serum, plasma and urine is
reported stable for ___ days at
2-8°C

A

3-7 days

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13
Q

Uric acid in serum, plasma and urine is
reported stable for __ months when frozen.

A

6-12 months

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14
Q

Interfering Substances:

Hemoglobin levels greater than ____

bilirubin greater than ___

A

100 mg/dL,

20mg/dL

15
Q

standard solution

A

1000 ul reagent
20 ul standard

16
Q

sample solution

A

1000 ul reagent
20 ul sample

17
Q

time of incubation of cuvert

A

37°C for 5 minutes and allow to cool, or
incubate at room temperature for 15 minutes

18
Q

Read S and U vs. RB at 520 nm within ___ minutes.

A

15

19
Q

formula

A

Serum or Plasma Uric Acid (mg/dL) = au/as x 8

urine Uric Acid (mg/dL) = au/as x 80

20
Q

Normal Range:

A

Men 3.4 – 7.0 mg/dL
Women 2.4 – 5.7 mg/dl

Urine: 0.5 – 1.0 gram/day

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