Serum Uric Acid
Investigates gout and joint pain, and monitors kidney stone risk.
Also known as: uric acid, gout test
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
Uric acid is a waste product that crystallises in joints when levels stay high, causing the sudden severe pain of gout, classically in the big toe. It also contributes to one common type of kidney stone. Levels rise with red meat, seafood, alcohol and reduced kidney function.
What it measures
- Serum uric acid
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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- Bones & joints
- Kidney
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