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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.

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Where do I find information on uric acid and ways to reduce it?

Uric acid is formed in the blood. High amount of uric acid in the blood results in a disease called gout. One should not drink alcohol or foods containing chemical called purine. For further info please visit www.ehow.com and search for uric acid or gout.


What is it called when uric acid deposits in the big toe?

Gout is the name of the illness that is the result of uric acid crystals depositing in the big toe joint.


What test is useful in diagnosis of gout?

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.


Separation of uric acid from urine?

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Does brown sugar contains uric acid?

Brown sugar does not contain uric acid but it stimulates the production of uric acid by the body.


Do carrots lower uric acid levels?

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What is URCA in blood test?

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.


Uric acid dangerr level?

Danger level of uric acid.


What is the test for gout called?

It is a blood test for excessive uric acid.


how high of uric acid called gout?

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What blood test indicates high uric acid?

"The ''uric acid test" is ordered if the doctor suspects high levels of uric acid''


Is marang fruit high in uric acid?

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