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Uric Acid
Formal name: Uric Acid
Why get tested?
To detect high levels of uric acid, which could be a sign of the conditions
gout, or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
treatment.
When to get tested?
When monitoring certain chemotherapy or radiation therapies for cancer; when
you have joint pain or other symptoms that your doctor suspects may be due to
gout.
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm.
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