Uric acid test is usually around $30 to $70. The cost of uric acid test varies from region to region, from test to test, and from level to level of hospital.
Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, and the daily excretion and production of uric acid in the body should be balanced. If there is a purine metabolism disorder, or the kidney’s excretion of uric acid function is impaired, etc., it may lead to high uric acid.
Excessive uric acid will form urate crystals, which will be deposited in the joints, kidneys, subcutaneous, etc., and then produce joint symptoms, leading to the occurrence of gout, uric acid nephropathy and so on.
Uric acid test can be divided into blood uric acid, urine uric acid test, uric acid test is usually around $30 to $70, but the cost of uric acid test is different in different areas, different testing methods and different levels of hospitals. It is recommended to fast for more than 8 hours before checking blood uric acid.
If there is an increase in uric acid, it is recommended that patients consult the rheumatology and immunology department in a timely manner and under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment.