Uric acid
| About This Test |
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Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours |
Background:
Diagnosis and monitoring of gout; investigation of recurrent kidney stone formation
Levels are variable between individuals and may reflect recent dietary intake
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference ranges (umol/L) | |
|---|---|---|
| < 16 years | 170 - 240 | |
| Adults | Females | 170 - 420 |
| Males | 230 - 480 | |
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.
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