Uric Acid Random Urine Test Overview

A uric acid random urine test is used by doctors to check the amount of uric acid that’s passed out of the body through urine from any random urine sample taken at any time during the day. There are no prerequisites for this test, and the sample can be collected at any time. The purpose of this test is to identify the level of uric acid in the body, which can indicate certain important health problems. Conditions like kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and gout can be diagnosed using this test. The results may not be conclusive, but they play an important part in the diagnostic process.

Why Is A Uric Acid Random Urine Test Prescribed?

A uric acid random urine test is prescribed both as a screening test and in response to symptoms presented by patients. The level of uric acid in your body can be an important health indicator, and as such, it needs to be performed from time to time. Here are some of the symptoms that warrant doctors to prescribe a uric acid random urine test.

Changes in your urination frequency and urgency
Pain in joints and swelling
Fever that won’t subside
Vomiting and symptoms of nausea

These symptoms can indicate different medical conditions and as such, it is crucial that you take them seriously and opt for medical advice as soon as possible.

Components of A Uric Acid Random Urine Test

The results of a uric acid random urine test are expressed as the level of uric acid in your body from the sample. The normal range of uric acid in a urine test can range between 1.48 to 4.43 mmol per 24 hours. Since this is a random urine test, only a single sample is tested, and not all the urine is passed in a 24-hour period. Based on the test results, lower than normal uric acid levels can indicate chronic kidney disease. Higher than normal test results can indicate the patient has a diet that’s high in purines, along with a heightened risk of medical conditions like gout.

Procedure and Prerequisites

A uric acid random urine test requires patients to collect any random urine sample and store it in a container provided by Aster Labs. The sample is then sent for testing. There are no prerequisites for this test.

Uric Acid, Random Urine Test in Kollam

Uric Acid, Random Urine Test in Kollam

U0012

Daily

No Special Preparation Required

24 Hours

₹245

Parameters

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