About Uric Acid
Uric Acid test diagnoses gout and monitors kidney excretion of uric acid crystals. Essential for anyone with joint pain, kidney stones, or on medications that raise uric acid. Results in 24 hours.
Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines — compounds found in red meat, shellfish, alcohol, and high-fructose corn syrup. Normally excreted by the kidneys in urine, uric acid becomes a problem when production exceeds the kidneys' ability to clear it, causing crystals to form in joints and soft tissues.
Normal Range and What Elevated Means
Normal uric acid: 3.5–7.2 mg/dL for men; 2.6–6.0 mg/dL for women. Above these thresholds, uric acid crystals can precipitate in joints — most commonly the big toe, ankle, and knee — causing gout attacks: sudden, severe joint pain with redness and swelling. Chronically elevated uric acid also damages kidneys over time and is increasingly recognised as an independent cardiovascular risk factor.Who Should Test
Anyone with joint pain (especially in the lower extremities), individuals with recurrent kidney stones (uric acid kidney stones are common), people who consume alcohol regularly or eat a high-purine diet, and those on diuretics or low-dose aspirin (which raise uric acid). No fasting required. Results in 24 hours.Parameters Tested
✓ Uric Acid
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Home Collection
Free across Agra
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Report Time
6 Hours
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Lab
Thyrocare (NABL)
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Fasting
Not Required
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Uric Acid test measure? +
The Uric Acid measures: Uric Acid.
Is fasting required for Uric Acid? +
No fasting required. Sample can be collected any time.
How much does Uric Acid cost in Agra? +
The Uric Acid costs ₹216 in Agra with free home sample collection.
When will I get my Uric Acid results? +
Reports are delivered to your email within 6 hours of sample collection.
Is home sample collection available in Agra? +
Yes, free home collection is available across Agra for all blood tests.