Uric Acid
Synonyms
Urate
UA
Purpose
Uric acid test measures amount of uric acid levels in blood or urine for the diagnosis of gout, renal failure and in cases of monitoring radiotherapy and chemotherapy patients.
Patient Preparation
No special preparation needed
Samples
1 ml serum (preferred) or plasma collected in red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma. Serum or plasma should be separated within 45 minutes of sample collection. Samples are stable at room temperature for 7 days, refrigerated/frozen for 14 days.
Reference Range
0-30 days (Males 3.9-7.8 mg/dL) (Female 2.7-6.5 mg/dL)
1-6 months ( Males 1.9-8.1 mg/dL)( Females 2.0-6.6 mg/dL)
7-11 months ( Males 2.0-6.5 mg/dL)( Females 2.1-5.7 mg/dL)
1-11 years ( Males 2.2-5.5 mg/dL)
1-5 years ( Females 2.0-5.0 mg/dL)
12 years (Males 2.9-7.0 mg/dL)
6-11 years (Females 2.4-5.6 mg/dL)
12-17 years (Females 2.9–6.1 mg/dL)
13-17 years (Males 3.9–7.7 mg/dL)
>18 years (Males 3.8–8.4 mg/dL)
18-50 years (Females 2.6–6.2 mg/dL)
51-70 years ( Females 3.0–7.2 mg/dL)
> 71 years (Females 3.1–7.9 mg/dL)
Results Turnaround
Within 24 hours after sample collection.
Diseases / Diagnostic Indicators
Uric acid high levels can lead to formation of crystals in joints, development of kidney stones, kidney failure, Preeclampsia and can also be brought about as side effects of cancer treatments. Low levels of Uric acid are associated with kidney diseases, lead poisoning, or uncontrolled alcohol consumption and drug effects.