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Urine Uric Acid

Aka: Urine Uric Acid

Indication
1. Gout evaluation
Technique
1. 24 hour collection
2. Measure after acute gout episode resolves
3. Patient must be on purine free diet for accuracy
Interpretation
1. Normal
  1. Uric Acid excretion: 250-750mg per 24 hours
2. Over-production
  1. Uric Acid excretion >750mg per 24 hours
3. Under-excretion
  1. Uric Acid excretion <750mg per 24 hours

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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