used to evaluate the blood levels of uric acid for gout and to assess uric acid levels in the urine for kidney stone formation
Because it is an acid. A way to test if a material is an acid or a base is to test it with litmus if the litmus turns red then it is acid if it turn blue it is a base or alkaline. uric acid turn litmus red. making it an acid.
Light green tube, with sodium heparin.
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The urine test for uric acid requires a 24-hour urine collection. The urine test does not require the patient to fast or cut down on fluids. Some laboratories encourage patients to drink plenty of fluids during the collection period.
It simply refers to the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
It is a test for uric acid. High Uric acid in he blood can lead to the formation of uric acid crystals which are responsible for the pain.
"The ''uric acid test" is ordered if the doctor suspects high levels of uric acid''
UA or U/A is the abbreviation for Uric acid blood test.
tests that are done to measure the levels of uric acid in blood serum or in urine.
It is a blood test for excessive uric acid.
Because it is an acid. A way to test if a material is an acid or a base is to test it with litmus if the litmus turns red then it is acid if it turn blue it is a base or alkaline. uric acid turn litmus red. making it an acid.
URCA in a blood test is uric acid. High levels of uric acid in the blood can result in a very painful condition called gout.
By running a blood test.
Uric acid is metabolised by the body when it breaks down purines in protein an over load of uric acid in the blood can be responsible for the formation of crystals that lead to gout.
Light green tube, with sodium heparin.
Acute uric acid nephropathyOverproduction of uric often occurs when tissue breakdown is accelerated. Acute uric acid nephropathy is the term used to describe the development of acute oligoanuric renal failure caused by renal tubular obstruction by urate and uric acid crystals.
uric acid, mammals do it in the form of urea, this process is to ensure that little water is lost