24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test in UAE

24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test in Dubai and across the UAE to assess uric acid excretion and evaluate kidney function. This essential test helps identify causes of gout, kidney stones, and metabolic disorders. It measures total uric acid excreted over 24 hours for accurate diagnosis. Results available within 1–2 days.

Overview

The 24-Hour Urinary Uric Acid test measures the amount of uric acid — a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines in the body — excreted in urine over a full day. Elevated levels may indicate overproduction of uric acid, increasing the risk of gout or kidney stones. Low levels may suggest poor dietary intake or impaired excretion. This test is crucial for differentiating between overproducers and underexcretors of uric acid, guiding effective treatment. Results are typically available within 1–2 business days.

Why You Need This Test

• Diagnose the cause of recurrent gout attacks or elevated blood uric acid (hyperuricemia).
• Evaluate patients with a history of uric acid kidney stones.
• Determine if you are a uric acid overproducer or underexcretor — key for treatment planning.
• Monitor uric acid levels during chemotherapy or radiation (risk of tumor lysis syndrome).
• Assess kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
• Follow-up after abnormal serum uric acid test results.
• Available with home urine collection kit across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Emirates.

Symptoms & Risk Factors

Common Symptoms

• Sudden, severe joint pain (especially in the big toe) — sign of gout
• Swelling, redness, and warmth in affected joints
• Recurrent kidney stones with uric acid composition
• Pain during urination or blood in urine
• Chronic fatigue or unexplained joint stiffness

Risk Factors

• High-purine diet (red meat, seafood, organ meats, alcohol)
• Obesity or metabolic syndrome
• Diabetes or insulin resistance
• Chronic kidney disease
• Family history of gout or kidney stones
• Use of diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide)
• Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

How the Test Works

Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down purines from food and cells. While some is excreted via urine, excess levels can crystallize in joints or kidneys. The 24-hour urinary uric acid test gives a complete picture of daily excretion, helping doctors decide whether medication to reduce production (like allopurinol) or improve excretion is needed.

• Step 1 — Kit delivery: receive a urine container (usually without preservative) and detailed instructions.
• Step 2 — Collection: discard your first morning urine, then collect all urine over the next 24 hours, ending with the first void the next morning.
• Step 3 — Storage: keep the container refrigerated (2–8°C) throughout the collection.
• Step 4 — Return: deliver or schedule pickup of the sample to the lab.
• Step 5 — Results: securely delivered within 1–2 business days.

This test is vital for managing gout and preventing kidney complications.

Sample Type

• We take: A complete 24-hour urine collection
• Minimum volume: 20 mL (but full 24-hour collection is required)
• Container: provided plastic jug (typically without preservative)
• How it’s collected: collect all urine passed over 24 hours in one container
• Storage: must be kept refrigerated (2–8°C) during collection
• Note: incomplete or improperly stored samples may be rejected

Risks & Safety

• No physical risks — non-invasive urine collection.
• Minimal inconvenience due to 24-hour collection process.
• No pain or side effects associated with the test.
• Safe for adults and older children.

Result Interpretation

Normal Range

• Normal: 250–750 mg/24hr (lab-dependent; varies with diet)
• Values depend on age, gender, diet, and kidney function

Elevated Levels (Hyperexcretion)

• May indicate:
  • High-purine diet (red meat, shellfish, alcohol)
  • Uric acid overproduction (e.g., gout, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome)
  • Tumor lysis syndrome (rapid cell breakdown during cancer treatment)
  • Obesity or metabolic syndrome

Low Levels (Hypouricuria)

• May suggest:
  • Reduced kidney excretion (common in chronic kidney disease)
  • Medication effects (e.g., allopurinol, probenecid, thiazide diuretics)
  • Low-purine diet or malnutrition

Consequences if Untreated

• Recurrent gout attacks leading to joint damage and chronic pain.
• Formation of uric acid kidney stones, causing severe pain and infection risk.
• Progressive kidney damage due to crystal deposition.
• Decreased quality of life from chronic inflammation and mobility issues.
• Increased cardiovascular risk linked to chronic hyperuricemia.

Factors Affecting Test Results

• Diet: high intake of meat, seafood, alcohol (especially beer) increases uric acid.
• Medications: diuretics, aspirin, cyclosporine, allopurinol, and chemotherapy drugs.
• Dehydration: concentrates urine and increases measured levels.
• Incomplete collection: leads to falsely low results.
• Recent illness or fasting: can temporarily alter levels.
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): high doses may increase uric acid excretion.

FAQs

Limitations

• Requires **accurate 24-hour collection** — incomplete samples lead to false results.
• Must be interpreted alongside serum uric acid, kidney function, and clinical symptoms.
• Not a standalone diagnostic — part of a broader metabolic and renal evaluation.
• Home collection requires refrigeration — warming can degrade the sample.
• Diet and medications must be carefully managed before testing.

Book Your 24 Hrs Urinary Uric Acid Test Today

Don’t ignore recurring gout or kidney stones — understand your uric acid levels with precision.

• Home Collection Kit Included (Delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah)
• Fast, Accurate, Confidential Results in 1–2 Days
• Price: AED 75
• ✅ Certified Labs | Nephrology & Rheumatology-Grade Testing
• 📦 Free Kit Delivery & Return
• 🔒 Secure Reporting