Urate (Uric acid)

Gout

Uric acid levels in the blood are associated with conditions like gout and kidney disease. Monitoring uric acid levels through this test helps in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.

Gout, in particular, is characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints, leading to painful inflammation. By measuring uric acid levels, healthcare providers can assess the risk of gout development or flare-ups and tailor treatment plans accordingly.

In addition to gout, high uric acid levels may also indicate other health issues such as kidney stones or kidney disease. Therefore, regular monitoring of uric acid levels is essential for individuals with these conditions or those at risk of developing them.

The recommended lifestyle changes and medications mentioned are indeed common approaches to managing elevated uric acid levels and preventing associated complications. Overall, the Urate (Uric acid) test plays a crucial role in assessing and managing various health conditions related to uric acid metabolism.

More Health Markers we can test

  • Adjusted Calcium
  • Alanine Transaminase
  • Albumin
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Antithyroglobulin Antibodies
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • Basophils
  • Basophils percent
  • Beta-hCG
  • Calcium
  • Cereals and Seeds
  • Creatine Kinase
  • Creatinine
  • Egg
  • Eosinophils
  • Eosinophils percent
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Ferritin
  • Fish and Seafood
  • Folate
  • Follicular Stimulating Hormone
  • Free T3
  • Free T4 (thyroxine)
  • Fruit
  • Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
  • Globulin
  • Grass Pollens
  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • HDL percentage
  • High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
  • Insects and Pollens
  • Iron
  • Legumes and Nuts
  • Low Density Lipoprotein
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Lymphocytes
  • Lymphocytes percent
  • Magnesium
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
  • Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Platelet Volume
  • Meat
  • Milk
  • Mites
  • Monocytes
  • Monocytes percent
  • Moulds and Yeasts
  • Neutrophils
  • Neutrophils percent
  • Non-HDL-Cholesterol
  • Oestradiol (E2)
  • Other Allergies
  • Pets and Animals
  • Platelet Count
  • Red Cell Count
  • Red Cell Distribution Width
  • Spices
  • Testosterone
  • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio
  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity
  • Total Protein
  • Transferrin Saturation
  • Tree Pollens
  • Triglyceride
  • Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity
  • Urate (Uric acid)
  • Urea
  • Vegetables
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Weed Pollens
  • White Cell Count