Why Test Uric Acid?

 

  • Your kidneys are not able to remove uric acid normally.

  • Uric acid cause solid crystals to form within joints, cause gout.

  • High level uric acid also cause kidney stones or kidney failure.

Who Should Test Uric Acid?

  • Eat too many foods rich in purines (organ meats, red meats )

  • Drink too much beer

  • Are overweight

Clinical Significance

  • 4.4 – 7.6 mg/dL : Normal range for men

  • 2.3 – 6.6 mg/dL : Normal range for women

Key Features:

  • XPER gold strip technology
  • Strip indication light
  • 1000 memory Sets
  • Display calendar and clock when meter standby