Drinking beverages 6 hours before testing for uric acid generally has an effect. You need to fast for more than 8 hours before the uric acid test so as not to affect the concentration of uric acid and the results of the test.
Drinks contain sugar, and drinking a drink 6 hours before the uric acid test may cause the sugar level in the patient’s urine to rise, affecting the accuracy of the test. Patients can choose another time to have another uric acid test to avoid errors in the uric acid test. Try to avoid eating and drinking a lot of water and not doing strenuous exercise for 8 hours before having the uric acid.
If the patient is taking other medications, he/she needs to keep in touch with the doctor in advance and see if the medication can be stopped under the doctor’s guidance after communication with the doctor.
If during the uric acid test patients have other uncomfortable symptoms or abnormal test results, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.