{"id":1811,"date":"2022-05-09T14:44:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T09:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:21:05","slug":"uric-acid-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/blood-tests\/uric-acid-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Uric Acid Test Price, Purpose, Range &amp; Result [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"nav-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#price\">Price<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#purpose\">Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#procedure\">Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#preparation\">Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#result\">Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#frequentlyaskedquestions\">Common questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The uric acid test measures the quantity of Uric acid in urine or blood. It is a final <strong>waste product<\/strong> 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 <strong>Rs 100 to Rs 250<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps diagnose <strong>Gout and Arthritis<\/strong> (Inflammation and swelling of the joints). A <a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/kidney-function-test-kft-test\/\">kidney function test<\/a> usually includes a uric acid test also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purines are chemicals present in foods like liver, fish, dried beans, and alcoholic drinks. <strong>Purine, after metabolism<\/strong>, gets converted into uric acid. More <strong>consumption of purine-rich food<\/strong> causes overproduction of uric acid in the body. Therefore, instead of releasing from urine, the uric acid would <strong>accumulate as uric acid crystals in your joints<\/strong>. This condition of inflamed joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals is known as arthritis or gout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>cause kidney stones and kidney failure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edituric2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edituric2.png 1003w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edituric2-560x269.png 560w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edituric2-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edituric2-595x285.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Representation of Purine rich food uptake and breakdown of purine into Uric Acid. (Source: labtestsguide.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test details in Brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Also known as<\/strong><\/td><td>Serum Uric acid test, Uric acid urine and serum urate test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Evaluation of Kidney function, diagnosis of gout, kidney stones, and certain cancers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/td><td>Avoid taking alcohol before and during the test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fasting<\/strong><\/td><td>No fasting is required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reporting time<\/strong><\/td><td>8 to 24 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 100 to Rs 250<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table indicating the Description of the uric acid test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"price\">Uric Acid test price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists the prices for popular diagnostic centres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Diagnostic Centres<\/th><th>Indicative Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dr Lal Path Labs<\/td><td>Rs 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Redcliffe Lab<\/td><td>Rs 112 onwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/aarthi-scans\/\">Aarthi Scan<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 135 onwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SRL Diagnostics<\/td><td>Rs 220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Metropolis Healthcare<\/td><td>Rs 220<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Uric Acid Test costs in different Diagnostic Centres.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Indicative Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/delhi\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Delhi<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 72 to 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/chandigarh\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 95 to 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/gurgaon\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Gurgaon<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 84 to Rs 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/mumbai\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 112 to 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/chennai\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Chennai<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 135 to 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/kolkata\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 90 to 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/hyderabad\/uric-acid-blood-519\">Uric Acid Test cost in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 135 to 252<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Uric Acid Test costs in different cities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purpose\">Purpose of the Uric acid test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The uric acid test is used for the following purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosis of gout (A disorder which causes uric acid crystals accumulation in the joints of bones).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To figure out the cause of repetitive kidney stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring of uric acid levels of people undergoing cancer treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who needs a Uric acid test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are the following types of people who need to go for a Uric acid test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old aged gout patients.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who eat excessive meat or fish.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why shall I get a uric acid test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When patients suffer from these health issues, they may consider the uric acid test according to their doctor\u2019s opinion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>People who have Reddish, shiny skin around the joints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joints that feel warm upon being touched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling or pain in the joints, especially in the knee, ankle or big toe.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sensation of sharp pain in the groin or abdomen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaint of random back pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The appearance of blood in your urine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent urge to release the urine.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain during urination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atherosclerosis(Cholesterol deposition in arteries).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procedure\">Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/blood-test-procedure-12.png\" alt=\"blood test procedure\" class=\"wp-image-4342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/blood-test-procedure-12.png 640w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/blood-test-procedure-12-560x298.png 560w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/blood-test-procedure-12-595x316.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24-Hour Urine sample collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 24-hour urine sample test generally includes the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Urinate in the morning and empty your bladder. Note the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the next 24 hours, collect all urine passed in a container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your urine container in a refrigerator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return the sample container to your laboratory as instructed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparation\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to take any special precautions for a blood test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"result\">Results of Uric acid test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its results are usually available within 24 hours of sample collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal Range<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/46.Uric-Acid-Test-in-hindi-1.webp\" alt=\"The result of Hyperuricemia. \" class=\"wp-image-1815\" style=\"width:708px;height:455px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Result of Uric Acid Test. (Source: myupchar.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Uric acid test result description is given in the following table.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Uric Acid Level <\/th><th>Males<\/th><th>Females<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Low<\/td><td>Below 2.5mg\/dl<\/td><td>Below 1.5mg\/dl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Normal<\/td><td>From 2.5 to 7.0mg\/dl<\/td><td>From 1.5 to 6.0mg\/dl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High<\/td><td>More than 7.0mg\/dl<\/td><td>More than 6.0mg\/dl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table showing Uric Acid level ranges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low uric acid levels in the blood do not usually cause concern. However, it may indicate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/wilsons-disease\">Wilson\u2019s disease<\/a>: It is a genetic disorder that causes copper deposition in the body tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fanconi syndrome<\/strong>: It is a kidney disorder involving the low reabsorption of some nutrients in the kidney.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your results show a <strong>high uric acid level<\/strong>, it may indicate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Kidney diseases or kidney stones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preeclampsia (very high blood pressure in pregnant females).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A diet that includes too many purine-rich foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Habit of Alcoholism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypoparathyroidism (decreased production of parathyroid hormones)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gout or Arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple myeloma or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/blood-cancers\">blood cancer.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just a side effect of cancer treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyperuricemia (increased level in blood)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the Uric Acid Test sample report<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lalpathura.png\" alt=\"Sample Report of Uric acid blood test.\" class=\"wp-image-1847\" style=\"width:800px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lalpathura.png 875w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lalpathura-504x315.png 504w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lalpathura-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lalpathura-595x372.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Uric Acid Test Sample Report(Source: Drlalpathlabs)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is usually no risk, but swelling, bleeding, bruising, and infection around the puncture site can be observed in a few cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rowsa sticky3\">\n            <div class=\"columnsa stickytext columnsticky\">\n                <h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20b9199 <del style=\"color: #d3d3d3;\">\u20b9498<\/del><\/h4>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Uric Acid Test<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columnsa columnsticky\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/booking?city=delhi&amp;lab=592&amp;test=519&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=tests&amp;utm_campaign=booknow\" class=\"stickybutton\">Book Now<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tag\" id=\"frequentlyaskedquestions\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650629681168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the limitations of the uric acid test?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The uric acid tests alone cannot diagnose gout. However, a test for monosodium urate detection in synovial fluid (joint fluid) can diagnose gout.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650629709089\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What foods to be avoided to prevent uric acid crystals formed in patients?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The health expert recommends refraining from eating red meat, organ meat, chicken, fish, and processed food.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650629725721\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do high uric acid levels always indicate gout?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Increased uric acid levels in the blood do not always cause gout. This condition is asymptomatic hyperuricemia and is very common.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650629767027\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a doctor temporarily refrain patients from taking certain medicines before the test?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Non-steroidal pain killers, including aspirin, may not be taken by the patients before the test as per the doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/uric-acid-test\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/arthritis\/uric-acid-blood-test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gout#with-tophus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1811\" data-postid=\"1811\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1811 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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