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Uric Acidmg/dL
Uric acid is a waste product from purines. High levels are commonly discussed in relation to gout and kidney stones.
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What Uric Acid measures
Uric acid is a waste product from purines. High levels are commonly discussed in relation to gout and kidney stones.
If your Uric Acid is low
Uric acid below the range is uncommon and sometimes related to medications or diet.
Commonly associated with
- Medications
- Low purine diet
If your Uric Acid is high
Uric acid above the range is commonly associated with diet, alcohol, dehydration, diuretics and kidney function; over time it is one factor in gout and kidney stones.
Commonly associated with
- Diet high in purines or fructose
- Alcohol
- Diuretics
- Kidney function
- Dehydration
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 2.5 – 7.1 mg/dL |
| Men | 3.7 – 8.6 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your uric acid is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Uric Acid, Serum, Urate
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.