A waste product of purine metabolism — linked to gout and metabolic health.
What is it
Uric acid is produced from purine metabolism and cleared by the kidneys. It can crystallize in joints when levels are high (gout) and has been studied in metabolic health research.
Why it's measured
Elevated uric acid has been associated with gout and with metabolic syndrome features in published research.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
Men: 3.4 – 7.0 / Women: 2.4 – 6.0 mg/dL
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Has been associated with gout, metabolic syndrome, and certain cardiovascular outcomes in research literature.
Lower
Generally considered favorable.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Used in metabolic and gout evaluation.
Related markers
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