This test is aslo known as Uric acid urine test, Uric acid random urine test, Uric Acid Test (Urine Analysis).
A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is a chemical that’s produced when your body breaks down purines. Purines are compounds that enter the bloodstream during the natural breakdown of cells in the body. They’re also created during the digestion of certain foods, such as:
- Anchovies
- Sardines
- Mushrooms
- Mackerel
- Peas
- Liver
As soon as purines release uric acid, most of it’s dissolved in the blood and transferred to the kidneys, where it is removed from the body through urination. Similarly, certain uric acid is removed from the body through feces or excrement. On the contrary, if this process is interrupted, then your body can produce too much or too little uric acid.
Uric Acid Spot - Urine test is often did to judge the root cause of abnormal uric acid levels. By quantifying the amount of uric acid in your body, your physician can assess how well your body is generating and removing the uric acid through urination.
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Your healthcare provider can recommend a uric acid urine test when you have symptoms of a medical condition that causes your uric acid levels to jump up.
An increased amount of uric acid in the urine often indicates gout, which is a common form of arthritis. This condition is characterized by severe pain and tenderness in the joints, especially those in the toes and ankles. Other symptoms of gout include:
- Swelling in a joint
- Reddened or discolored skin around a joint
- A joint that’s hot to the touch
A high amount of uric acid in the urine can also be a sign of kidney stones which are solid masses made of crystals & these crystals are formed in the urinary tract when the uric acid levels are excess in your body. The kidney stones symptoms include:
- Severe pain in the lower back
- blood in the urine
- Urge to urinate frequently
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
Also, your healthcare providr may order this test to judge how well you’re recovering from either kidney stones or gout. A uric acid urine test might also be used to monitor your condition if you’re undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Because these treatments can result to an accumulation of uric acid in the body.
It is always good to tell your physician about any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, or supplements you’re taking before you have a uric acid urine test. Some medications can affect the accuracy of this test, comprising aspirin (Bufferin), ibuprofen (Advil), and water pills. Your physician may instruct you to stop taking these medicines prior to the test. You may also be asked to stop from drinking alcohol immediately before and during the test.
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A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm known as "Vanipuncture".
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