Uric Acid Test in Salem - Price & Details
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Overview
To start with, uric acid is a waste product produced by your body. It is important to break down purines in your body. The body then removes it through urine and stool. It is your metabolism that plays a key role here. If your metabolism is great, your uric acid levels will be normal too. Gut and renal excretion are the other two reasons why uric acid levels do not build up. But once your metabolism suffers, it will build high uric acid levels in your body. High uric acid levels can further lead to problems like gout, kidney stones, and diabetes. Less uric acid levels are a problem, too, as it may lead to hypouricemia.
If we talk about the ideal range of uric acid levels, it will be somewhere between 2.5-6.2 mg/dL. However, it is going to differ in the case of men, children and women:
- Adult Female: 2.4 to 6.0 mg/dL
- Adult Male: 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dL
- Children: 2.0 to 5.5 mg/dL
However, The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.
High levels of uric acid will lead to hyperuricemia, and the patient may suffer from gout. Heart disease, leukaemia, and degenerative joint disease are some of the other conditions that one may suffer due to high uric acid levels.
Test Necessity
Your body might show signs and symptoms that will make it necessary to go for a uric acid test. They are as follows:
- Symptoms of a gout, which may happen to one joint at a time
- Redness
- Intense pain
- Swelling
- Feeling warm
- Having certain kinds of cancer treatments
- Symptoms of kidney stone
- Problems urinating properly
- Blood in your urine
- Cloudy or bad-smelling urine
- Fever or chills
- Nausea
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, do not waste your time and book the test right away.
Test Preparation
You don't have to fast before this test. It is a normal blood test. Medications like aspirin and ibuprofen should be avoided as they may alter the test results.
During the Uric Acid Test
The phlebotomist will come to your address and do the test. It should take him around 10 minutes to complete the procedure and get your blood sample. It is made sure that the vein on your arm is found comfortably using a vein finder. He will make sure that the best standards of hygiene are maintained during the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does it take to get uric acid test results in Salem?
The reports are available within 60 hours. You can expect them to be ready much earlier as well.
Can I walk in for a uric acid test in Salem, or do I need to book an appointment?
If you want to do the test from your comfort place, just order the test with your address. You can expect the phlebotomist to reach out soon to conduct the procedure.
Does the uric acid test require fasting?
No fasting is required for uric acid tests.
What's the cost of a uric acid test in Salem?
It will depend upon your location as well as the discounts available at that particular time. The cost should be somewhere in the range of INR 159 and INR 329.
What are all the risks assessed under this test?
Some of the risks that are assessed under this test are Hyperuricemia, Kidney stones, Chronic renal disease, Inflammation, and Arthritis.
What's considered a normal uric acid level in a person's body?
The normal uric acid level should be somewhere in the range of 2.5-6.2 mg/dL. However, it is going to differ in the case of a man, a woman, and a child.
How often should a person take a uric acid test?
It should be taken once a year to know your uric acid levels. It will be necessary to check your kidney functions.