What are the tests for high uric acid?

Patients who are suspected of having high uric acid or gout often undergo relevant tests, including liver function and kidney function, for example, patients with poor liver metabolism and liver problems can affect the metabolism of uric acid in the body. One of the kidney functions is uric acid, and high uric acid for a long time may cause a decrease in kidney function. Ultrasound of the kidney can be done, for example, long-term high uric acid can lead to kidney stones, which can be detected by ultrasound examination. Some patients with hyperuricemia will also have hypermetabolic syndrome, so they will have high blood sugar and high blood lipids. Therefore, blood glucose and blood lipids can be checked if necessary. In addition, hyperuricemia can also affect the blood vessels and lead to cardiovascular complications. In this case, electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, and cerebrovascular related examinations can be performed. If a patient has gout and joint pain along with hyperuricemia, joint ultrasound and joint x-ray can also be performed. These tests are useful for patients with hyperuricemia to understand the specific organs involved, uric acid and kidney function.