Blood Test for Gout
A Uric Acid Blood Test is a diagnostic test that measures the level of uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a waste product that is produced when the body breaks down purines, found in many foods.
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Statistics on Uric Acid
High uric acid levels are the result multiple myeloma, metastatic cancer, leukaemia and a diet high in purines.
Generally, your uric acid level is high when:
- For females, the result is over 6 mg/dL
- For males, the result is over 7 mg/dL
Low urine uric acid levels may be seen with kidney disease and chronic alcohol use.








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Experts Opinion
"Uric acid is often used to diagnose gout and help monitor treatment. Excess uric acid can lead to kidney disease and increase your risk of kidney stone formation. This panel can is also a measure of preeclampsia in pregnancy."

How to take a Blood Test for Gout
Collecting a blood sample for your finger prick home test is straightforward. Watch the video below for more details on how to take a home blood test.
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