Uric Acid Test in Madurai - Price & Details

Uric acid is a component produced by your body when your cells die. It is a common by-product when your body breaks down the purines (a chemical compound present in your DNA). This uric acid is dissolved in the blood and the kidney filters it out of your blood in the form of urine.

Usually, the normal range of uric acid in urine is less than 7 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). If your uric acid range is higher than the above-mentioned concentration, it is probably a sign that you have one of the following conditions:

• Gout - High amounts of uric acid in the blood start crystallizing and accumulate in the joints causing a disease condition known as gout.

• Kidney Disease - Abnormal amounts of uric acid in the urine mean that your kidneys are not functioning properly or are in conditions of stress.

•  Cancer - Concentrations of anything apart from the normal uric acid range can be an indication of underlying cancer or tumour formation.

The uric acid test package of PharmEasy has one test for evaluation of the amount of uric acid in your blood. The test is conducted on the serum, which will be extracted from your blood after it clots.

As mentioned above, a high amount of uric acid can cause conditions like gout. The symptoms of gout are as follows:

• Lumps and stiffness in joints
• Severe pain in joints
• Redness and swelling
• Pain in toes, fingers, and knees

Other minor symptoms like pain in the abdomen, fever and pain during urination can also occur due to high uric acid levels in your body. Therefore, a uric acid test helps analyze the level of uric acid in your body and find out the cause behind such symptoms.

There is no requirement for fasting if you are going for a uric acid test. This means that you can have normal meals according to your schedule before the test is done.

During the Uric Acid Test

The blood uric acid test is done using the serum from your blood sample. Highly efficient vein finders are used to locate your vein precisely. A sterile syringe is used to draw a small amount of blood. The collected blood is transferred into a clean collection tube and it is allowed to clot. The serum is extracted for further examination. An experienced phlebotomist will conduct all these procedures in not more than 10 minutes.