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URIC ACID, SERUM
160
Special Instruction : No special preparation required.
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Daily
Home Collection
Lab Visit
Overview
What is URIC ACID, SERUM ?
Uric acid is produced during the breakdown of purines, which are found in certain foods and are also formed by your body. It is excreted out through the kidneys. High levels are seen in patients suffering from Gout. People who are obese, eat rich food, diabetics & alcoholics have a tendency for high uric acid in their blood.
Parameters
1. Uric Acid
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What is a Uric Acid Serum test?
Uric acid is a nitrogenous compound that is formed as a byproduct of metabolic activities and is eliminated by the kidneys.
Uric acid level in the blood rises if too much uric acid is being produced or if the kidneys are not able to remove it. The presence of high uric acid in the blood, called hyperuricemia, can lead to conditions such as gout, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.
The Uric Acid Serum test determines how well the body produces and excretes uric acid.
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required.
Report Delivery
Daily
Code
B024
Category
Gout
Stability Room
2 hrs
Stability Refrigerated
1 week
Stability Frozen
4 weeks
Method
Uricase
Specimen
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage
Uric Acid is the end product of protein metabolism. High levels are seen with Gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism, excessive purine dietary intake and increased cell turnover. Only 10-15% patients with hyperuricemia have Gout.
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