Uric Acid, Serum Test

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This test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of your blood or urine (pee). Uric acid is a normal waste product that your body makes when it breaks down chemicals called purines. Purines come from your cells when they die. Use: Help diagnose gout, usually when done with a synovial fluid analysis. Monitor uric acid levels in people who are having cancer chemotherapy or certain other cancer treatments. When treatment kills cancer cells quickly, they release large amounts of purines into the blood. This can lead to serious problems from high uric acid levels. Testing helps catch an increase in uric acid so it can be treated early. Help find out whether high levels of uric acid are causing kidney stones. Monitor the risk of developing kidney stones in people who have gout Read more

Preparations and Precautions

• No special preparation required.

Uric Acid, Serum Test price for other cities

• The Uric Acid, Serum Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹29 to ₹250