This test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a waste product produced when your body breaks down certain substances. This test can help your healthcare provider diagnose conditions such as gout and kidney disease.

Key Purpose:

• Measure waste product levels in the blood
• Screen for potential health conditions
• Evaluate kidney and metabolic function
• Assess risk for gout and kidney stones

Role in the Body Critical Functions:

• Waste product from purine breakdown
• Eliminated through urine and stool
• Helps process nutrients
• Supports metabolic processes

Normal Ranges Uric Acid Levels:

• Males: 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dL
• Females: 2.4 to 6.0 mg/dL
• Postmenopausal Women: 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dL

Test Limitations Potential Interference Factors:

• Diet variations
• Medication interactions
• Age differences
• Individual metabolic variations
• Laboratory testing methods
• Low Results May Indicate Potential Conditions:
• Kidney disorders
• Fanconi syndrome
• HIV infection
• Certain medication effects
• Hereditary metabolism diseases
• High Results May Suggest Potential Conditions:
• Gout
• Kidney stones
• Chronic kidney disease
• High blood pressure
• Metabolic syndrome
• Diabetes
• Heart failure

Always require professional medical interpretation for accurate diagnosis.