Uric Acid Test

Description: <p>This test measures uric acid levels in blood or urine, essential for various health assessments.</p><h2>Test Results:</h2><ul> <li>Females: 1.5mg/dL to 6mg/dL</li> <li>Males: 2.5mg/dL to 7mg/dL</li></ul><h2>Why Get Tested?</strong></h2><ul> <li>Diagnose and monitor gout</li> <li>Track chemotherapy/radiation treatment</li> <li>Assess kidney function after injury</li> <li>Investigate kidney stones and disorders</li></ul>

How it works: <p>Measures uric acid in blood or urine, a byproduct of purine breakdown.</p><h2>FAQs:</h2><ul> <li>Risks: May include pain, bleeding, fainting, infection, or bruising at a puncture site.</li> <li>High Uric Acid: Leads to gout, a painful arthritis.</li> <li>Tests: Serum uric acid or serum urate tests detect uric acid levels.</li> <li>Urine Color: High uric acid can cause reddish-orange urine.</li> <li>Safe Levels: Females: 2.4mg/dL to 6mg/dL, Males: 3.4mg/dL to 7mg/dL.</li></ul><ol> <li>Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.</li> <li>Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.</li> <li>A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.</li> <li>Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.</li></ol>

Pack / Variation: TEST