Uric Acid
Formal name: Uric Acid
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To detect high levels of uric acid, which could be a sign of the condition gout, or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment
When to Get Tested?
When monitoring certain chemotherapy or radiation therapies for cancer; when you have joint pain or other symptoms that your doctor suspects may be due to gout
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm
