Uric Acid

Uric acid is a waste product formed when your body breaks down purines, which are substances found naturally in your body and in certain foods such as red meat, organ meats, and some fish.

Category: Metabolic Panel

Also known as: uric acid, urate, serum uric acid

Reference range: 3.5–7.2 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: mg/dL

High values may indicate

High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) may indicate gout, kidney disease, a diet high in purines, or increased cell turnover.

Low values may indicate

Low uric acid levels may indicate liver disease, Fanconi syndrome, Wilson disease, or a very low-purine diet.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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