Uric Acid
Uric acid is a waste product from purine breakdown. High levels can cause gout (joint inflammation) and kidney stones. Also elevated in metabolic syndrome and some kidney diseases.
Test Information
Reports In
Same day (6 hours)
Parameters
1
Requisites
Blood Sample
Sample Type
Blood
Measures
Serum uric acid level
Identifies
Gout risk, kidney stones, metabolic syndrome
What is the Uric Acid Test?
Uric Acid is the end product of purine metabolism (purines are found in many foods and in your body's cells). Normally, uric acid is filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine. When uric acid levels rise too high, it can crystallize in joints causing gout (severe joint pain) or in kidneys causing kidney stones.
Why Should You Take This Test?
Identifies hyperuricemia before gout attacks. Guides dietary changes and medication for gout prevention.
Who Should Get Tested?
Joint Pain (Especially Big Toe)
Classic gout presentation — sudden severe pain in big toe.
Kidney Stone History
Uric acid stones are a common type.
High-Purine Diet
Red meat, organ meats, and alcohol increase uric acid.
Kidney Disease Patients
Impaired excretion causes high uric acid.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside Uric Acid for a complete picture
RFT
Kidney function affects uric acid excretion
Joint Fluid Analysis
Definitive test for gout
Lipid Profile
Gout often coexists with metabolic syndrome
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