Uric Acid, Spot Urine

This test evaluates the amount of uric acid passed through your urine. It's crucial for assessing kidney function and diagnosing medical issues like gout or kidney stones. Monitoring uric acid levels helps in understanding your overall health status and potential risks.

This test is done to:

• Diagnose gout, kidney stones, and other kidney-related problems
• Evaluate kidney function
• Monitor certain medical conditions like hypertension or diabetes that can impact uric acid levels

This test is recommended when:

• Experiencing symptoms of gout such as joint pain, swelling, or redness.
• Having high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease.
• Monitoring kidney function in people with existing medical conditions impacting it.

• Normal range: 250 to 750 mg/24 hours.
• Abnormal results could indicate gout, kidney disease, dehydration, or diet issues.

Discuss results with your doctor for further evaluation and guidance.

• You will provide a urine sample that measures uric acid levels.
• You will be given a container for urine collection.
• You will provide morning urine sample for accurate readings.
• No special preparation needed before the test.

Ensure accurate results by:

• Staying hydrated before the test
• Informing your doctor about any medications you're taking
• Following any specific instructions from your healthcare provider

• Creatinine Clearance Test: Evaluates kidney function by measuring creatinine in blood and urine
• Serum Uric Acid Test: Measures uric acid levels in blood to further assess gout risk or monitor treatment effectiveness

Urine Uric Acid Test or Spot Uric Acid Test      

Gout is a type of arthritis characterised by sudden, severe pain, redness, and swelling in joints due to high levels of uric acid crystals in the blood, leading to joint inflammation.