The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood. High levels can crystallise in joints to cause gout and increase the risk of kidney stones. It is used to diagnose gout, monitor uric acid–lowering treatment and assess kidney disease.
Clinical use cases
Why doctors order it
Gout and metabolic disorder evaluation
Gout
Hyperuricaemia
Kidney stones
Tumour lysis syndrome (during chemotherapy)
Gout & hyperuricemia assessment
About this test
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood. High levels can crystallise in joints to cause gout and increase the risk of kidney stones. It is used to diagnose gout, monitor uric acid–lowering treatment and assess kidney disease.
Clinical significance
Uric acid is a waste product of purine breakdown, cleared by the kidneys. Persistently high levels (hyperuricaemia) can deposit as crystals in joints, triggering painful gout attacks, and can form kidney stones. Levels guide diet, medication and monitoring, especially in people with gout, kidney disease or those on chemotherapy.
Get tested if you have these symptoms
Sudden severe pain, swelling or redness in a joint (often the big toe)
Recurrent joint pain or stiffness
Kidney stones or flank pain
High-purine diet (red meat, seafood, alcohol)
Monitoring while on uric acid–lowering medication
What this test detects
Gout
Hyperuricaemia
Kidney stones
Tumour lysis syndrome (during chemotherapy)
Normal ranges
Men: 3.4–7.0 mg/dL
Women: 2.4–6.0 mg/dL
Gout risk: rises above 7 mg/dL
Reference ranges vary by lab and patient demographic. Interpret with a clinician.
Sample & preparation
Sample type
Blood (Serum)
Fasting
Not required
Report TAT
Same day / 24 hours
Home collection
Available
How to prepare
1Avoid alcohol before test
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uric Acid?
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood. High levels can crystallise in joints to cause gout and increase the risk of kidney stones. It is used to diagnose gout, monitor uric acid–lowering treatment and assess kidney disease.
What conditions does the Uric Acid detect?
The Uric Acid helps detect and monitor conditions including Gout, Hyperuricaemia, Kidney stones, Tumour lysis syndrome (during chemotherapy).
How should I prepare for the Uric Acid?
Avoid alcohol before test
What is the normal range for the Uric Acid?
Men: 3.4–7.0 mg/dL
Women: 2.4–6.0 mg/dL
Gout risk: rises above 7 mg/dL Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.
How much does the Uric Acid cost?
The Uric Acid is available at ₹216 on PingMeDoc™ with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.
What level of uric acid causes gout?
Gout risk rises as uric acid goes above about 7 mg/dL in men and 6 mg/dL in women, when crystals can form in joints. However, some people have high levels without symptoms, and a few have gout at lower levels — so results are read with your symptoms.
Which foods raise uric acid?
Red meat, organ meats, shellfish, sugary drinks and alcohol (especially beer) raise uric acid. Staying hydrated, limiting these foods and maintaining a healthy weight help keep levels down.
Do I need to fast for the uric acid test?
A light fast of about 4 hours is preferred for the most accurate result, and it's best to avoid high-purine foods and alcohol for 24 hours beforehand. Water is allowed and encouraged.
Does the Uric Acid test require fasting?
No fasting is required for the Uric Acid test. You can eat and drink normally before sample collection.
How much does the Uric Acid test cost at PingMeDoc?
The Uric Acid test costs ₹216 at PingMeDoc. Free home sample collection is included. NABL-accredited lab processing. Reports delivered digitally in same day / 24 hours.
How long does it take to get Uric Acid test results?
Uric Acid test results are typically available within same day / 24 hours after sample collection. You can view and download your digital report from your PingMeDoc dashboard.
What type of sample is needed for the Uric Acid test?
The Uric Acid test requires blood (serum). A trained phlebotomist will collect the sample at your home at your preferred time slot.
Is the Uric Acid test NABL accredited?
Yes. All lab tests on PingMeDoc, including the Uric Acid test, are processed by NABL-accredited and ISO-certified labs. Reports are reviewed and available on your dashboard.
Is home sample collection free for this test?
Yes. Home sample collection for the Uric Acid test is free when booking through PingMeDoc. A phlebotomist visits your home or office at your scheduled time slot.
What conditions does the Uric Acid test help screen for?
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood. High levels can crystallise in joints to cause gout and increase the risk of kidney stones. It is used to diagnose gout, monitor uric acid–lowering treatment and assess kidney disease. It is commonly used for: Gout diagnosis and monitoring, Kidney stone risk assessment, Hyperuricaemia detection, Chemotherapy monitoring.
How should I prepare for the Uric Acid test?
Fast for about 4 hours before the test (light fasting). Avoid high-purine foods (red meat, seafood) and alcohol for 24 hours before. Stay well hydrated.
Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
₹216
Free home collection
What this test measures
1 parameters in the Uric Acid
The Uric Acid reports the following parameters. These are this lab’s own reference ranges: the same ones your result is reported against, not a generic table. Adult values are shown; where a range differs by age, the range for your age is applied automatically when the result is released. Always read results with your doctor.
Parameter
Reference range
Unit
LOINC
Uric Acid
M: 3.5 – 7.2 · F: 3.1 – 6.3
mg/dL
3084-1
Understanding your results
What high or low results may mean
For the parameter below, here is what a value outside the reference range may be associated with. These are general, textbook associations: a result outside the range is not a diagnosis on its own.
Your kidneys
Two filters that clear waste from your blood and balance your body's water and salts. These markers show how much waste is left behind, which tells us how well the filtering is going.
Parameter
If higher than range
If lower than range
Uric Acid
A high uric acid may be linked to gout, certain diets, or reduced clearance by the kidneys.
A low uric acid is usually not a concern.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, sex and method, and results must be interpreted together and in the context of your health. This information is educational and is not a diagnosis or medical advice, always discuss your report with your doctor.
The Uric Acid is ₹216 in every city we serve, no city surcharge, no hidden fees, and free home sample collection included. Tap your city to book with a NABL-accredited partner lab.
Uniform, transparent pricing is our policy, you pay the same ₹216 for the Uric Acid whether you book in a metro or a smaller city, with home collection always free.
Uric Acid: Quick facts
Sample type
Blood (Serum)
Fasting
No
Report TAT
Same day / 24 hours
Price
₹216
Home collection
Available across India
Clinical Significance
Uric acid is a waste product of purine breakdown
cleared by the kidneys. Persistently high levels (hyperuricaemia) can deposit as crystals in joints
triggering painful gout attacks
and can form kidney stones. Levels guide diet
medication and monitoring
especially in people with gout
kidney disease or those on chemotherapy.
Get the Uric Acid if you have these symptoms
Sudden severe pain, swelling or redness in a joint (often the big toe)
Recurrent joint pain or stiffness
Kidney stones or flank pain
High-purine diet (red meat, seafood, alcohol)
Monitoring while on uric acid–lowering medication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uric Acid?
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood. High levels can crystallise in joints to cause gout and increase the risk of kidney stones. It is used to diagnose gout, monitor uric acid–lowering treatment and assess kidney disease.
What conditions does the Uric Acid detect?
The Uric Acid helps detect and monitor conditions including Gout, Hyperuricaemia, Kidney stones, Tumour lysis syndrome (during chemotherapy).
How should I prepare for the Uric Acid?
Avoid alcohol before test
What is the normal range for the Uric Acid?
Men: 3.4–7.0 mg/dL
Women: 2.4–6.0 mg/dL
Gout risk: rises above 7 mg/dL Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.
How much does the Uric Acid cost?
The Uric Acid is available at ₹216 on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection across India. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.
