Uric Acid Test
Also Known as Serum Urate test
Test Details
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood sample. Uric acid is an excretory product that forms when your body breaks down substances called purines which are found in your cells as well as in certain foods and beverages. Uric acid is normally excreted in the urine, but it can accumulate in the blood in certain conditions. The Uric Acid test helps to assess how well your body regulates uric acid levels. Excessive uric acid can form needle-like crystals in the joints, resulting in painful joint inflammation, also known as gout. Elevated uric acid can also lead to kidney stones and kidney failure. Thus, the Uric Acid test helps in diagnosing conditions associated with high levels of uric acid. The test is also useful in monitoring the risk of kidney stones in people diagnosed with gout.