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Uric Acid

Uric Acid

£11.88
This add-on measures uric acid, a waste product from purines. High levels may signal gout or kidney stones—even without noticeable symptoms.
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About this test

  • Joint pain or swelling (commonly in the big toe, ankle, or knee)
  • Stiffness or redness in joints
  • Recurrent gout attacks or flare-ups
  • Kidney stone pain or lower back discomfort
  • Fatigue or general malaise
  • Nausea or reduced appetite
  • Swollen joints without a clear injury
  • Tingling or burning sensation in joints
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early elevation

Recommended for individuals experiencing joint pain, swelling, or stiffness—especially in the feet or lower limbs—or those with a personal or family history of gout or kidney stones. Ideal for people with high-protein diets, alcohol use, or metabolic conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, or high blood pressure. Also suitable for those monitoring uric acid levels due to medication use, chronic inflammation, or proactive cardiovascular and kidney health screening—even if no symptoms are currently present.

  • Gout (acute or chronic)
  • Hyperuricaemia (high uric acid levels)
  • Kidney stones (urate type)
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance
  • Cardiovascular risk linked to elevated uric acid
  • Joint inflammation or arthritic conditions
  • Diets high in purines (e.g. red meat, seafood, alcohol)
  • Chemotherapy-related cell breakdown
  • Dehydration or reduced kidney function affecting uric acid clearance

Symptoms

  • Joint pain or swelling (commonly in the big toe, ankle, or knee)
  • Stiffness or redness in joints
  • Recurrent gout attacks or flare-ups
  • Kidney stone pain or lower back discomfort
  • Fatigue or general malaise
  • Nausea or reduced appetite
  • Swollen joints without a clear injury
  • Tingling or burning sensation in joints
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early elevation

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing joint pain, swelling, or stiffness—especially in the feet or lower limbs—or those with a personal or family history of gout or kidney stones. Ideal for people with high-protein diets, alcohol use, or metabolic conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, or high blood pressure. Also suitable for those monitoring uric acid levels due to medication use, chronic inflammation, or proactive cardiovascular and kidney health screening—even if no symptoms are currently present.

When to test

  • Gout (acute or chronic)
  • Hyperuricaemia (high uric acid levels)
  • Kidney stones (urate type)
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance
  • Cardiovascular risk linked to elevated uric acid
  • Joint inflammation or arthritic conditions
  • Diets high in purines (e.g. red meat, seafood, alcohol)
  • Chemotherapy-related cell breakdown
  • Dehydration or reduced kidney function affecting uric acid clearance

What's measured

What gets tested