Uric Acid

What Does This Test Check?

The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood, a waste product that forms when the body breaks down purines. High levels can crystalise in joints, which is what drives gout, so the test is mainly used to assess gout risk.

Medichecks provides the Uric Acid Blood Test for 63 pounds as a home blood test. A single-marker panel like this keeps the price in the mid-range for a focused test.

A high uric acid result may indicate a higher chance of gout or kidney stones, but not everyone with a raised level ever develops them, and you can get gout with a normal reading. Diet, hydration and kidney function all influence the number. Discuss the result with a GP, especially if you have joint pain or swelling.