URIC ACID

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Overview

A Blood Test for Uric Acid is used to identify elevated levels of this substance in the Blood which aids in the diagnosis of gout. Gout occurs when excess Uric Acid forms crystals in the joints causing pain and inflammation. Additionally this test helps monitor conditions like Kidney Stones or Kidney dysfunction as high Uric Acid can lead to stone formation or impaired Kidney function. If you are receiving Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy for Cancer this test also tracks your Uric Acid levels. Uric Acid levels may rise due to treatment-induced rapid Cell turnover a condition known as Tumor lysis syndrome where the breakdown of Cancer cells releases Uric Acid into the bloodstream. Monitoring Uric Acid levels is crucial for managing gout preventing Kidney complications and ensuring proper treatment during Cancer Therapies. No special preparation like fasting is needed for this test. The technician will draw Blood from your Arms Vein or Finger tip for sample collection. The following details will help you understand about the best Uric Acid test in Jaipur.

What is the Uric Acid Test ?

Uric Acid is the final product of Purine Metabolism in humans. Purines, compounds that are vital components of Nucleic Acids and Coenzymes, may be synthesized in the body or they may be obtained by ingesting foods rich in nucleic material (Eg, Liver, Sweetbreads). Approximately 75% of the Uric Acid excreted is lost in the Urine; most of the remainder is secreted into the Gastrointestinal tract where it is degraded to allantoin and other compounds by bacterial enzymes. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is frequently detected through biochemical screening. The major causes of hyperuricemia are increased purine synthesis, inherited metabolic disorder, excess dietary purine intake, increased nucleic acid turnover, malignancy, cytotoxic drugs, and decreased excretion due to chronic renal failure or increased renal reabsorption. Long-term follow-up of these patients is undertaken because many are at risk of developing renal disease; few of these patients ever develop the clinical syndrome of gout. Hypouricemia, often defined as serum urate below 2.0 mg/dL, is much less common than hyperuricemia. It may be secondary to severe hepatocellular disease with reduced purine synthesis, defective renal tubular reabsorption, overtreatment of hyperuricemia with allopurinol, as well as some cancer therapies (eg, 6-mercaptopurine).

How is the Uric Acid Test Done ?

The Blood Sample for Uric Acid Test is taken in following steps:

The area where the needle will be inserted to take your blood is cleaned with an antiseptic alcohol wipe. The hollow on the inside side of the elbow or the tip of the finger are the most common sites for this.
A tourniquet or a band is tied around your upper arm to facilitate the access to the vein in your arm.
A needle is used to puncture your vein. The blood sample is collected into a test tube attached to the needle. The needle may cause a small pinch or sting when it is inserted.
Once the vial or test tube is filled, the blood sample collection for the test is finished and the needle is taken out.
Finger pressure is applied on the puncture site to stop the bleeding and the band aid is applied at the site.

What is the Purpose of the Uric Acid Test ?

The test's objectives are to find elevated Blood Uric Acid levels, which may indicate gout, or to track Uric Acid levels during Cancer treatment with Chemotherapy or Radiation. In order to identify the etiology of Kidney Stones and to keep an eye on gout patients who may develop Kidney stones, it is also used to identify elevated Uric Acid levels in the Urine.

When is a Uric Acid Test Recommended ?

If you have following symptoms, then Uric Acid Test is advised:

Have symptoms of gout:

Intense pain in one joint at a time
Swelling
Redness
Feeling warm
Most commonly affects the big toe, but may also affect other toes, ankle, or knee
Had or are having certain types of Cancer treatments:

These treatments can raise Uric Acid levels due to rapid Cell breakdown.

Have symptoms of a Kidney stone:

Sharp pain in your lower abdomen, side, groin, or back
Blood in your urine
Frequent urge to urinate
Not being able to urinate at all or only urinating a little bit
Pain when urinating
Cloudy or bad-smelling urine
Nausea and vomiting
Fever and chills

Components of Uric Acid Test

Uric Acid: Your body naturally produces Uric Acid as a waste product from the breakdown of substances known as purines. Your Cells release purines when they die. Numerous foods and drinks also contain purines. Most of Uric Acid is dissolved in blood. Urine is the body's way of excreting Uric Acid, which your Kidneys remove from your blood. Uric Acid can crystallize into needle-shaped deposits in and around your joints if it accumulates in your blood. This condition is called gout.

Preparation for Uric Acid Test

Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the uric acid test.
Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to a Uric Acid Test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
Drink adequate water before sample collection.
Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.

Interpreting the Uric Acid Test Results

A person has Hyperuricemia if test results indicate that concentrations are higher than 7.0 mg/dl in Males and 6.0 mg/dl in Females. This indicates that the person's Uric Acid levels are excessively high. In the same way, an individual's Uric Acid levels are too low if the results indicate that their uric acid concentrations are below the previously mentioned healthy ranges.