The urine uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid excreted in urine over 24 hours. It helps evaluate gout, kidney stone risk, and purine metabolism.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine uric acid, uric acid urine, urinary uric acid, 24h urine uric acid
Reference range: 250–750 mg/24hr (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/24hr
High values may indicate
High urine uric acid may indicate gout, high-purine diet, leukemia, polycythemia vera, or uric acid kidney stones.
Low values may indicate
Low urine uric acid may indicate kidney disease, lead poisoning, or chronic alcohol use.