Uric acid can be tested after drinking water, but it is not recommended to drink a lot of water in a short period of time before the test, there is the possibility of causing blood dilution to affect the blood uric acid results.
Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, according to the uric acid measurement can determine whether the body’s purine metabolism is abnormal. Blood uric acid values are often an important indicator for the diagnosis of gout and for assessing the extent of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment.
In order to ensure the accuracy of the blood uric acid value, a few days before the blood uric acid test should pay attention to a light diet, avoiding the intake of high-fat and high-purine food, and should avoid drinking alcohol and so on. Drinking a small amount of water during the test will not usually have a significant effect on the results, but it is not recommended to drink a large amount of water within a short period of time prior to the test to avoid affecting the results due to blood dilution.
If you need to take a blood uric acid test, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions to complete the test.