Uric Acid helps assess how well the kidneys filter waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
Also known as: Serum Uric Acid, SUA
Sample
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Report in
24 hours
Collection
Free at home
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood - a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines from food and cell turnover. High levels are linked to gout and kidney stones.
Ordered to investigate joint pain or swelling suggestive of gout, to monitor known gout or kidney stone disease, and as part of kidney function or metabolic screening.
It can help your doctor assess
Gout, uric acid kidney stones, and (with very high levels) tumour lysis syndrome in specific medical contexts.
This test may be considered for:
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
The concentration of uric acid circulating in the blood.
Uric Acid
Metabolic Waste Product
High levels can crystallise in joints (causing gout) or the urinary tract (causing kidney stones).
How to read your result
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
| Marker | Result | What it may be associated with |
|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid | High | Associated with gout and kidney stone risk; also linked to diet, alcohol, obesity, and reduced kidney clearance. |
If a result is outside the range
If the Uric Acid is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
Limitations of this test
A high uric acid level alone doesn’t confirm gout - the diagnosis needs the clinical picture of joint pain/swelling, and sometimes joint fluid analysis.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
| Parameter | Reference range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid | 3.5 - 7.2 (men), 2.6 - 6.0 (women) | mg/dL |
Typical adult ranges for guidance. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory method, age and sex - always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
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Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample collection
A trained phlebotomist collects the sample at your home - no extra charge.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Diet high in purines (red meat, seafood, alcohol - especially beer), fasting, and certain medicines can all raise uric acid levels.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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The Uric Acid test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹399 - 27% less than the MRP of ₹549. There are no extra charges for home sample collection. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | Uric Acid |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹399 |
| MRP | ₹549 (you save ₹150 - 27% off) |
| Home collection charge | Free |
| Report time | 24 hours |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Book the Uric Acid test with free home sample collection anywhere in Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon, or walk in to our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7.
Home collection areas include
Malad WestMalwani & KharodiMalad EastKandivali WestKandivali EastBorivali WestGorai & Borivali WestIC Colony & MandapeshwarBorivali EastGoregaon WestBangur Nagar & Motilal NagarGoregaon EastAarey ColonyDahisarJogeshwari WestJogeshwari East
Directions on Google MapsIt is also known as Serum Uric Acid, SUA.
Home collection at the same price (₹399) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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Fasting is often recommended, typically 8 hours, though requirements can vary - check with your lab.
Red meat, organ meats, shellfish, and alcohol (especially beer) are common dietary triggers for raised uric acid levels.
No, many people have raised uric acid without ever developing gout - the diagnosis requires the clinical picture of joint symptoms, not just the blood level.
Dietary changes (reducing purine-rich foods and alcohol), weight management, and sometimes medication are used, depending on whether you have symptoms like gout attacks.
Uric Acid is a blood test. Uric Acid helps assess how well the kidneys filter waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
The Uric Acid may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Uric Acid helps assess how well the kidneys filter waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. At HWP Diagnostic the sample can be collected free at your home in Malad and nearby Mumbai areas, and the report is usually shared within the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
Uric Acid helps assess how well the kidneys filter waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Uric Acid.
No special preparation is needed for this test.
No, fasting is not required for the Uric Acid. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
The Uric Acid is done on a blood sample.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Reports for the Uric Acid are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The Uric Acid costs Rs 170 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 220). Home sample collection is free.
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If the Uric Acid is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
The Uric Acid can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
Yes. Free home sample collection for the Uric Acid is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.
