Test guide
Uric Acid Test
A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of your blood or urine (pee). Uric acid is a normal waste product that your body makes when it breaks down chemicals called purines. These chemicals come from your cells when they die and can be found in certain foods and beverages.
What it is for
A uric acid test can be done using a blood or urine sample. Auric acid blood test may be used to: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
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.
Also known as
- serum urate, UA, uric acid: serum and urine
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