Indicator Explainer
Uric Acid
A white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism, found in the blood and urine, as well as trace amounts found in the various organs of the body. It can build up and form stones or crystals in various disease states.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C62652. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Uric Acid (C62652)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C62652. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- A Modification-Free Microneedle-Integrated Printed Electrochemical Sensor for Uric Acid Detection in Artificial Skin. — ACS Appl Bio Mater, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42849500; literature)
- Serum Uric Acid and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Two-Stage NHANES Study of MASLD Prevalence and All-Cause Mortality. — Metab Syndr Relat Disord, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42847798; literature)
- Reference intervals of urinary clearance and excretion of uric acid (RICE-U) in Japan. — Eur J Nutr, 2026-10-07 (PMID 42841992; literature)
- A novel oxidative-inflammatory biomarker for Parkinson's disease: clinical utility of the uric acid-to-albumin ratio. — Neurol Sci, 2026-10-07 (PMID 42839150; literature)