24 HRS URINARY URIC ACID

Description

Overview of 24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test

At AIMS Diagnostic Center, the 24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test is a specialized clinical biochemistry assay used to analyze how your kidneys manage uric acid clearance. Uric acid is created when the body breaks down purines found in certain foods and body tissues. While blood tests measure circulating levels, a 24-hour urine collection provides a complete evaluation of whether your body is overproducing uric acid or under-excreting it through the renal system.

Key Diagnostic Uses

• Kidney Stone Risk Assessment: Helps identify if high urinary uric acid levels are causing recurrent uric acid or calcium oxalate kidney stones.
• Gout Management & Diagnosis: Differentiates between purine overproduction and renal under-excretion to guide effective gout medication treatment.
• Purine Metabolism Evaluation: Detects metabolic disorders, blood cell breakdown, or dietary overload affecting uric acid production.
• Renal Clearance Check: Evaluates kidney clearance efficiency in patients with metabolic syndrome or chronic kidney disease.

When Should You Get a 24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test?

Healthcare professionals recommend booking a 24-Hour Urinary Uric Acid Test if you experience:

• Recurrent severe joint pain, swelling, or redness (especially in the big toe, ankles, or knees).
• History of kidney stones or symptoms of renal colic (sharp back/flank pain).
• Elevated serum uric acid levels on routine blood panels.
• Monitoring response to uric acid-lowering medications (e.g., allopurinol or febuxostat).
• Pre-chemotherapy evaluation to prevent tumor lysis syndrome-related kidney issues.

Test Guidelines & Preparation

• Collection Procedure: All urine must be collected over a continuous 24-hour period in a special container provided by the lab. Discard the first morning urine, then collect all subsequent urine for the next 24 hours including the next morning’s sample.
• Dietary Advice: Avoid alcohol, high-purine foods (red meat, organ meats, seafood), and excessive Vitamin C before and during the collection period as advised by your physician.
• Sample Type: 24-Hour Urine Sample.
• Turnaround Time: Same-day digital reports available online & via WhatsApp.