Get a Serum Uric Acid blood test at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West — used to diagnose gout, monitor treatment, evaluate kidney stones, and screen patients on chemotherapy. 8-hour fasting preferred. Pathologist-reviewed report by evening. 24×7 home collection.
Uric Acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines from food and dying cells. The kidneys excrete most of it; when production rises or excretion falls, it builds up in blood (hyperuricaemia) and may deposit as crystals in joints (gout) or kidneys (uric-acid stones). The test is used to diagnose and monitor gout, screen for tumour-lysis syndrome during chemotherapy, and evaluate kidney stones. 8-hour fasting is preferred.
Painful joint inflammation, classically of the big toe — uric acid above 7 mg/dL strongly suggests gout when joints are inflamed
Persistent hyperuricaemia is a leading cause of urate stones — needs dietary and pH management
Rapidly rising uric acid during chemotherapy can damage kidneys — monitored before and during treatment
High uric acid is linked to obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk
Diuretics (especially thiazides), low-dose aspirin, and immunosuppressants can raise uric acid
Reduced excretion in kidney disease can cause secondary hyperuricaemia
Especially big toe, ankle, or knee — to confirm or rule out gout
Particularly uric-acid stones detected on imaging
Long-term thiazide or loop diuretics can raise uric acid
Annual screening recommended — hyperuricaemia is part of metabolic syndrome
Strong genetic predisposition — periodic screening is wise
Weight excess raises uric-acid production and reduces excretion
Monitored before and during treatment to prevent tumour-lysis kidney injury
Both raise purine load — periodic check is helpful
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Adult male reference | 3.4–7.0 mg/dL |
| Women | Adult female reference | 2.4–6.0 mg/dL |
| Hyperuricaemia | Risk of gout / stones | > 7.0 mg/dL (M) · > 6.0 (F) |
| Treatment Target (gout) | Goal once on therapy | < 6.0 mg/dL |
| Tophaceous Gout Target | More aggressive control | < 5.0 mg/dL |
Levels within reference range and no joint or kidney symptoms suggest no urate-related concern. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
High uric acid (above 7 mg/dL in men or 6 in women) is hyperuricaemia. Not everyone with hyperuricaemia gets gout, but risk rises with level and duration. Low uric acid is uncommon and usually benign. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed — Joint X-ray or USG, KFT, Urine Routine, USG KUB — all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide Uric Acid Test and other pathology services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Trained phlebotomist visits with sterile kit at your convenience. Same-day report via email & WhatsApp.
Visit any of our 3 centres for Uric Acid Test and other diagnostic services — walk-ins welcome
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