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Uric acid is metabolised by the body when it breaks down purines in protein an over load of uric acid in the blood can be responsible for the formation of crystals that lead to gout.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThat is the main route out of the body for uric acid. Some is also removed via the large intestine and perspiration.
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What test is useful in diagnosis of gout?
It is a test for uric acid. High Uric acid in he blood can lead to the formation of uric acid crystals which are responsible for the pain.
How do you know which abbreviation on a blood test is for uric acid or gout?
UA or U/A is the abbreviation for Uric acid blood test.
What blood test indicates high uric acid?
"The ''uric acid test" is ordered if the doctor suspects high levels of uric acid''
What is URCA in blood test?
URCA in a blood test is uric acid. High levels of uric acid in the blood can result in a very painful condition called gout.
What is a uric acid test?
tests that are done to measure the levels of uric acid in blood serum or in urine.
What is the test for gout called?
It is a blood test for excessive uric acid.
What is a uric acid test used for?
used to evaluate the blood levels of uric acid for gout and to assess uric acid levels in the urine for kidney stone formation
How do you know that uric acid is in the human body?
By running a blood test.
Separation of uric acid from urine?
The liver removes uric acid fromthe blood.
How do you detect gout?
Blood test can show the amount of uric acid in the blood, if this level is high then this is symptomatic of gout
What is serum uric acid?
It simply refers to the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
How uric acid decrease?
If you need to decrease the uric acid in your blood, that is done by eating less protein. Uric acid is a byproduct of protein digestion.
