Uric Acid Test
Also known as: Urate
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To detect high levels of uric acid, which could be a sign of the condition gout, or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
When to Get Tested?
When you have joint pain or other symptoms that your doctor suspects may be due to gout or when monitoring certain chemotherapy or radiation therapies for cancer
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm
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