Uric Acid Test in Vijayawada - Price & Details
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Overview
If you need to get the uric acid test done in Vijayawada, you can book it with PharmEasy Labs. There are over 500 tests that can be done, and the services are offered in more than 2500 pincodes, covering all major towns and cities. You can use the home sample collection facility that makes it easy to get tests done, without visiting a diagnostic centre or hospital. The tests are extremely affordable, so people from different financial backgrounds can get the test done.
The reports that are prepared are analysed by fully automated machines, reducing the chances of errors. Once the reports are generated, an expert medical practitioner will verify the same, and then send it to the registered email address.
Test Necessity
If the doctor observes any symptoms relating to elevated uric acid levels, the test will be prescribed. These signs are:
- Limited range of motion in toes, ankles, and knees
- Swelling around the knees, ankles, and toes
- Reddish skin around the joints
- Joint ache
The uric acid test is important for people who are undergoing treatment for cancer like chemotherapy. Cancer treatments tend to release purine into the blood,causing a spike in the uric acid levels. If the uric acid test is done frequently, this spike in the uric acid levels can be detected and treated.
The uric acid test is also prescribed to check for kidney stones. The symptoms that can indicate the presence of kidney stones are:
- Urge to urinate frequently
- Pain while urinating
- Blood in the urine
- Urine that smells foul
- Backaches
- Abdominal pain
- Groin pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Test Preparation
There are no special preparations that have to be done before the uric acid test. Some factors like drinking alcohol before the test and medicines like ibuprofen or aspirin can affect the test results. It is important to inform the doctor before doing the uric acid test.
During the Uric Acid Test
After booking a uric acid test in Vijayawada, you will be assigned a phlebotomist who will visit your location. They will arrive at the specified date and time to collect the blood sample, using sterilised gloves and needles. They carry a vein finder tool that helps to locate the vein in the arm to draw blood from, so the customer feels the least pain and discomfort. The process of blood collection is hygienic and all safety protocols are followed.
Reasons to Book an Uric Acid Test in Vijayawada through PharmEasy
- You will get accurate test results as the samples are analysed by fully automated machines, eliminating the chance of errors
- You will get a variety of tests at affordable rates, and you can save money by applying discounts
- Frequent updates will be given to you about the various stages in the testing procedure, so you are informed
- Even if you are not very good with technology, you can book appointments using the website or mobile app. They are both easy to use
- You can get the tests done from your house, there is no need to visit a diagnostic centre and wait in long queues
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the results of the uric acid test in Vijayawada be ready?
It usually takes about 60 hours to prepare and email the results of the uric acid test in Vijayawada. The pincode in the city also determines the time it will take.
Is an appointment needed for the uric acid test in Vijayawada or can I walk in?
If you book the uric acid test in Vijayawada with PharmEasy Labs, you do not have to travel to a diagnostic centre. You can relax as the test will be done from your home.
Do I have to fast before the uric acid test?
No, you do not have to fast before doing the uric acid test.
What is the price of the uric acid test in Vijayawada?
The uric acid test in Vijayawada is economical, with prices ranging from Rs. 159 to Rs. 329. The availability of discounts and the location of the sample collection also impact the price.
How frequently should the uric acid test be done?
The uric acid test should usually be repeated every year, to ensure that the levels are low and that the kidneys are functioning properly. If you are undergoing treatment for gout, you must do the test every six months.
What are some symptoms of high levels of uric acid?
You will notice some symptoms if your uric acid levels are high. These symptoms include joint pain, joint stiffness, swollen joints, bloody urine, back pain, an urge to urinate frequently, and nausea.
What does the uric acid test detect?
The uric acid test is done to detect some conditions like gout, kidney stones, inflammation, or hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is a condition in which there are higher levels of uric acid in the blood because of improper expulsion of uric acid. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes swelling in the joints.