Uric Acid, Spot urine Test

Uric Acid, Spot urine Test

Category
Kidney
Sample
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 2 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
5+ Years

What Is This Test?

Measures uric acid in a urine sample. Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines.

Why this test is performed?

Helps evaluate gout and kidney stone risk and decide on preventive treatment. A urine test shows how much is being passed by the kidneys.

Who should take this test?

Swelling of feet or face, change in urine, high BP, diabetes, kidney stones, or people on long-term painkillers.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed. Give a first-morning, mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.

Medical disclaimer · for information only, not medical advice

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Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container.

Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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