Uric Acid Test in Saharanpur - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs in Saharanpur provides the Uric Acid Test, a vital diagnostic tool for assessing the risk of gout and kidney stones. Using advanced technology, we ensure precise results, which are crucial for effective management. Elevated uric acid levels may indicate various health issues, making this test essential for those with symptoms of gout or kidney problems.

A uric acid blood test serves multiple purposes:

• Diagnosing Gout: Especially effective when paired with a synovial fluid analysis.
• Monitoring Uric Acid Levels during Cancer Treatment: This is Essential for individuals undergoing cancer chemotherapy or specific treatments that prompt the release of purines due to rapid cancer cell death. This can lead to complications from elevated uric acid levels. Foods high in purine, such as dry beans, beer, anchovies, liver, and sardines, can contribute to this.

The kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating uric acid, dissolving it in the blood and excreting it through urine. Imbalances, where the body produces more uric acid than it can excrete, result in crystal formation in joints, leading to arthritis, particularly in the big toe—a condition known as Gout.

Consider a uric acid blood test if you experience symptoms of gout, typically affecting one joint at a time, with the big toe being the most common site. Other areas like toes, ankle, or knee may also exhibit symptoms, including intense pain, swelling, redness, and a feeling of warmth. Additionally, if you have undergone or are undergoing specific cancer treatments, a uric acid blood test may be recommended.

A uric acid urine test is warranted if you display symptoms of a kidney stone, such as sharp pain in the lower abdomen (belly), side, groin, or back; blood in urine; frequent urge to urinate (pee); difficulty urinating, either not being able to urinate or only urinating a small amount; pain during urination; cloudy or foul-smelling urine; nausea and vomiting; fever and chills. Furthermore, if you have gout and your healthcare provider aims to monitor your risk for developing kidney stones, a uric acid urine test may be advised.

No special preparations are needed for a uric acid blood test, but it's important to note that certain medications, like aspirin, can affect uric acid levels. Niacin (vitamin B-3) can also impact results. Inform your healthcare provider about all medications, and avoid stopping any medications without consulting them first.

During the Uric Acid Test

During a blood test,PharmEasy will send a healthcare professional who will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a small needle. After insertion, a small amount of blood is collected into a test tube or vial. Typically, this process takes less than five minutes.