URIC ACID
Serum Uric Acid Test
Uric Acid Urine Test
Serum Urate Test
Uric Acid Test
Also Known As:
Serum Uric Acid Test
Uric Acid Urine Test
Serum Urate Test
What is the Purpose of this Test?
To measure the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
To diagnose and monitor conditions related to high or low uric acid levels, such as gout and kidney diseases.
To monitor uric acid levels in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
When Does One Need to Get this Test Done?
As part of regular health checkups.
If experiencing symptoms of gout such as joint pain, swelling, and redness.
To assess the risk of kidney stones or determine the cause of recurrent kidney stones.
To monitor uric acid levels in cancer patients undergoing treatment.
To check the effectiveness of medications that lower uric acid levels.
Pre-test Information:
No fasting is required.
No special preparation is needed.
Report Delivery TAT:
Get reports within 12 hours of sample collection.
Home Visit:
free home blood sample collection within 60 minutes of booking.
Sample Type:
Blood sample.
Components:
Measures the level of uric acid in the blood.
What Diseases Can This Test Detect?
Gout
Kidney stones
Kidney diseases
Certain metabolic disorders such as diabetes
High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia), which can be associated with certain cancers.
