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Blood Test for Gout
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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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What does it test for?
- Uric Acid
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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.
30%
UK Gout rate rises by 30%
As per the Daily Mirror Reports, nearly 1 in 40 people become the victim of Gout, thereby making Britain the gout capital of Europe. The research found to have nearly 29.6% of people affected by gout.
5%
of people suffers from skin irritation
Skin rashes are rare but highly troublesome that approximately 5% of gout patients experience, causing a serious problem. We recommend people with poorly functioning kidneys consult their GP if skin rash develops.
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."
Dr Sameer Nakedar
MBBS, MRCGP, PGCert
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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