Measures uric acid in blood or urine, a byproduct of purine breakdown.

FAQs:

• Risks: May include pain, bleeding, fainting, infection, or bruising at a puncture site.
• High Uric Acid: Leads to gout, a painful arthritis.
• Tests: Serum uric acid or serum urate tests detect uric acid levels.
• Urine Color: High uric acid can cause reddish-orange urine.
• Safe Levels: Females: 2.4mg/dL to 6mg/dL, Males: 3.4mg/dL to 7mg/dL.

1. Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.
2. Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.
3. A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.
4. Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.

This test measures uric acid levels in blood or urine, essential for various health assessments.

Test Results:

• Females: 1.5mg/dL to 6mg/dL
• Males: 2.5mg/dL to 7mg/dL

Why Get Tested?

• Diagnose and monitor gout
• Track chemotherapy/radiation treatment
• Assess kidney function after injury
• Investigate kidney stones and disorders