Uric Acid Test Price, Purpose, Range & Result [2024]
The uric acid test measures the quantity of Uric acid in urine or blood. It is a final waste product formed after breaking down protein-rich food (Purines). Kidneys filter it from the blood and discharge it through urine from our bodies. Uric Acid test price ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 250 in India.
It helps diagnose Gout and Arthritis (Inflammation and swelling of the joints). A kidney function test usually includes a uric acid test also.
Purines are chemicals present in foods like liver, fish, dried beans, and alcoholic drinks. Purine, after metabolism, gets converted into uric acid. More consumption of purine-rich food causes overproduction of uric acid in the body. Therefore, instead of releasing from urine, the uric acid would accumulate as uric acid crystals in your joints. This condition of inflamed joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals is known as arthritis or gout.
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes painful inflammation in and around the joints. The uric acid test for Gout identification is beneficial. High uric acid levels may also cause kidney stones and kidney failure.
Test details in Brief
| Also known as | Serum Uric acid test, Uric acid urine and serum urate test |
| Purpose | Evaluation of Kidney function, diagnosis of gout, kidney stones, and certain cancers |
| Preparation | Avoid taking alcohol before and during the test |
| Fasting | No fasting is required |
| Reporting time | 8 to 24 Hours |
| Cost | Rs 100 to Rs 250 |
Uric Acid test price
Uric acid test price depends on diagnostic centre, city and home collection. However, generally, it would range from Rs 100 to Rs 250. A doctor usually recommends a KFT test which also include uric acid measurement.
The table below lists the prices for popular diagnostic centres
| Diagnostic Centres | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Dr Lal Path Labs | Rs 160 |
| Thyrocare Technologies India | Rs 200 |
| Redcliffe Lab | Rs 112 onwards |
| Aarthi Scan | Rs 135 onwards |
| SRL Diagnostics | Rs 220 |
| Metropolis Healthcare | Rs 220 |
The table below lists the city-wise prices. You can click on the city name to find a diagnostic centre near you, check prices and book online.
| City | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Uric Acid Test cost in Delhi | Rs 72 to 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Chandigarh | Rs 95 to 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Gurgaon | Rs 84 to Rs 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Mumbai | Rs 112 to 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Chennai | Rs 135 to 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Kolkata | Rs 90 to 160 |
| Uric Acid Test cost in Hyderabad | Rs 135 to 252 |
Purpose of the Uric acid test
The uric acid test is used for the following purposes
- Diagnosis of gout (A disorder which causes uric acid crystals accumulation in the joints of bones).
- To figure out the cause of repetitive kidney stones
- Monitoring of uric acid levels of people undergoing cancer treatments.
Who needs a Uric acid test?
There are the following types of people who need to go for a Uric acid test.
- Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Old aged gout patients.
- People who eat excessive meat or fish.
Why shall I get a uric acid test?
When patients suffer from these health issues, they may consider the uric acid test according to their doctor’s opinion.
- People who have Reddish, shiny skin around the joints.
- Joints that feel warm upon being touched.
- Swelling or pain in the joints, especially in the knee, ankle or big toe.
- The sensation of sharp pain in the groin or abdomen.
- Complaint of random back pain.
- The appearance of blood in your urine.
- Frequent urge to release the urine.
- Pain during urination.
- Atherosclerosis(Cholesterol deposition in arteries).
Procedure
A healthcare expert will withdraw a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a syringe. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. This usually takes around five minutes. The patient may feel a slight sting when the needle goes in or out.
24-Hour Urine sample collection
A 24-hour urine sample test generally includes the following steps:
- Urinate in the morning and empty your bladder. Note the time.
- For the next 24 hours, collect all urine passed in a container.
- Put your urine container in a refrigerator.
- Return the sample container to your laboratory as instructed.
Preparation
You do not need to take any special precautions for a blood test.
A patient is required to collect all urine passed in 24 hours. The health professional may give you a container to collect your urine and instructions on collecting and storing your samples.
Results of Uric acid test
A normal level indicates that the kidneys successfully remove the waste product from the blood. A high or lower than normal range can be due to different reasons.
Its results are usually available within 24 hours of sample collection.
Normal Range
The Uric acid test result description is given in the following table.
| Uric Acid Level | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Below 2.5mg/dl | Below 1.5mg/dl |
| Normal | From 2.5 to 7.0mg/dl | From 1.5 to 6.0mg/dl |
| High | More than 7.0mg/dl | More than 6.0mg/dl |
Low Level
Low uric acid levels in the blood do not usually cause concern. However, it may indicate:
- Wilson’s disease: It is a genetic disorder that causes copper deposition in the body tissues.
- Fanconi syndrome: It is a kidney disorder involving the low reabsorption of some nutrients in the kidney.
High Level
If your results show a high uric acid level, it may indicate
- Kidney diseases or kidney stones.
- Preeclampsia (very high blood pressure in pregnant females).
- A diet that includes too many purine-rich foods
- Habit of Alcoholism
- Hypoparathyroidism (decreased production of parathyroid hormones)
- Gout or Arthritis
- Multiple myeloma or blood cancer.
- Just a side effect of cancer treatment
- Hyperuricemia (increased level in blood)
Sample report
Following is the Uric Acid Test sample report
Risks
There is usually no risk, but swelling, bleeding, bruising, and infection around the puncture site can be observed in a few cases.
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Uric Acid Test
Frequently asked questions
The uric acid tests alone cannot diagnose gout. However, a test for monosodium urate detection in synovial fluid (joint fluid) can diagnose gout.
The health expert recommends refraining from eating red meat, organ meat, chicken, fish, and processed food.
Increased uric acid levels in the blood do not always cause gout. This condition is asymptomatic hyperuricemia and is very common.
Non-steroidal pain killers, including aspirin, may not be taken by the patients before the test as per the doctor’s advice.
Reference:
- https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/uric-acid-test/
- https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/uric-acid-blood-test
- https://www.healthline.com/health/gout#with-tophus
Dr Bhumika Rana
Dr Bhumika Rana is a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.). Earlier She was an Operation Specialist at AIIMS Delhi & a Medical officer with the National health mission.