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Urate Blood Test
The Uric Acid Test measures the amount of uric acid in the blood. It is used to help evaluate gout, kidney function, and conditions that cause uric acid to build up, and it may be ordered during monitoring of related treatment.
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- 1-3 business days
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- From $39
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Quick answer
The Uric Acid Test measures the level of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines, which come from certain foods and from normal cell turnover. High levels can be associated with gout, kidney problems, and other conditions. A qualified healthcare provider interprets the result with symptoms and other testing.
What this test measures
Uric acid is produced when purines are broken down and is normally filtered out by the kidneys. When production rises or the kidneys clear it less efficiently, the level in the blood can increase. Crystals of uric acid can form in joints and tissues, which is the process behind a gout attack.
The test requires a blood sample from a vein. Sometimes uric acid is also measured in a twenty-four-hour urine collection to see how much the kidneys are excreting. Results are compared with the laboratory reference range and are interpreted with kidney function tests, joint symptoms, and any medications that affect uric acid.
Clinicians order uric acid testing to investigate sudden joint pain, to evaluate a known gout diagnosis, and to monitor conditions or treatments that influence uric acid levels. A single result does not diagnose gout, and levels can fluctuate during an attack. A qualified healthcare provider explains what the value means for an individual.
- Uric acid, serum
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- Serum creatinine
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate
- Urine uric acid when a twenty-four-hour collection is used
- Glucose
- Triglycerides
- Complete blood count when included
Why people order this test
- Investigate sudden joint pain or swelling
- Support a gout evaluation
- Monitor a known gout condition
- Assess uric acid handling in kidney disease
- Check uric acid before or during certain treatments
- Evaluate an abnormal result from a metabolic panel
How to prepare
Fasting may be requested for this test, depending on which other tests are ordered at the same time. Follow the instructions provided with the order, and tell the laboratory about medications that can affect uric acid levels.
Understanding your results
Results are usually available within one to three business days. A high uric acid level can be associated with gout and other conditions, but it is not a diagnosis on its own. A qualified healthcare provider interprets the value alongside symptoms, kidney function, and other tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is uric acid?
Uric acid is a waste product created when the body breaks down purines from food and from normal cell turnover. The kidneys normally remove it from the blood.
Does a high uric acid level mean I have gout?
Not necessarily. Many people with high uric acid never develop gout, and some people with gout have normal levels between attacks. A provider interprets the result with symptoms.
Do I need to fast for a uric acid test?
Fasting may be requested depending on which other tests are ordered at the same time. Follow the preparation instructions supplied with the order.
Can food affect uric acid levels?
Yes. Foods rich in purines and alcohol can influence uric acid. Sharing your diet and medication history with the ordering provider helps with interpretation.
How is the sample collected?
A small blood sample is drawn from a vein. Occasionally a twenty-four-hour urine collection is also used to measure how much uric acid the kidneys excrete.
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