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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