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Uric Acid

Urate Serum Urate
Serum (SST) µmol/L

About this test

Final oxidation product of purine metabolism. Elevated levels cause urate crystal deposition in joints (gout) and the renal tract (nephrolithiasis).

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
Female ≥ 18 yrs 140 – 360 Adult female; rises post-menopause
Male ≥ 18 yrs 200 – 430 Adult male

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Hypouricaemia — xanthine oxidase deficiency, Fanconi syndrome, SIADH.
High / Increased
Hyperuricaemia — gout, myeloproliferative disease, tumour lysis syndrome, renal failure, diuretics, alcohol, high-purine diet.

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Creatinine
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
µmol/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.