Take a Urine Uric Acid Levels test to check levels of uric acid in the urine. Uric acid in urine can cause kidney stones. Uric acid is a waste product formed by the breakdown of certain types of amino acids called purines. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Uric acid is also produced by the breakdown of the body's cells.
If excess uric acid is being produced or if the kidneys are not able to remove it from the blood normally, the level of uric acid in the blood increases.
High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause the excess uric acid to be deposited in the body's joints, leading to a form of arthritis called gout. If gout remains untreated for several years, uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and surrounding connective tissues, forming hard deposits called tophi. High levels of uric acid may also lead to kidney failure or result in the formation of uric acid kidney stones.
You may order a Urine Uric Acid Levels test online, or for more information call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with one of our medical counselors.
