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Uric Acid

Alternate Names : Serum Uric Acid, Serum Urate

Uric Acid | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values | Attribution

What do the test results mean?

The normal amount of uric acid in the blood or serum depends on the person's gender. Males can have levels of 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), but females should only have 2.6 to 6.0 mg/dL.

Conditions that can be linked with high levels of uric acid in the blood include:

Kidney disease

Certain medicines, such as diuretics and cyclosporine, can also be linked to high levels of uric acid in the blood.

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Author: Melinda Ratini, DO, MS
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/18/02

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