The Uric Acid test is currently not available at home. All of our tests are carried out in-person by trained phlebotomists in one of our 350 venues across the UK and Ireland. An in-person test guarantees the accuracy of your test results and enables us to get your samples to the laboratory for testing quickly, giving you your results faster.

An Uric Acid blood test measures how much uric acid is in your blood. Unusually high levels of uric acid can indicate health conditions like gout or kidney stones. Lifestyle factors, like eating too many foods with purines, can also affect uric acid levels. Test results will vary according to your age, sex and health history. Our detailed Results Report will provide personalised insights into your uric acid levels and what they mean for your overall health and wellbeing.

Our Uric Acid blood test is already included in many of our complete private health checks. It can also be added as an extra test to any individual health package. Call free on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to speak to one of our team.

Your blood samples and other readings will be analysed by one of the leading laboratories in the UK which we have established partnerships with. Once they have analysed your samples and readings, your test results are sent securely to our in-house Results team who compile your personalised Results Report.

You will not have to fast or undress during your appointment. Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.

We have upgraded our range of tests so you can continue to eat and drink normally before your assessment takes place, but full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.

High uric acid levels in a blood test, known as hyperuricemia, can be caused by:

Diet: Consumption of purine-rich foods.

Genetics: Family history of gout or kidney stones.

Obesity: Increased fat cells leading to higher uric acid production.

Medical Conditions: Gout, kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis.

Medications: Certain drugs, including diuretics and aspirin.

Dehydration: Inadequate fluid intake concentrating uric acid.

Alcohol: Especially beer, can contribute to elevated levels.

Age and Gender: Uric acid tends to rise with age; men are more susceptible.

Consult a healthcare professional for full evaluation and management if concerned about uric acid levels.

A Uric Acid test is not a routine test. It is primarily recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms of gout, kidney stones, or those with certain medical conditions. However, there is very little risk to having a blood test. You may have slight pain or bruising from the needle but most symptoms go away quickly.

Your test results and other readings will each be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are a little outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.

Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting a doctor for further investigation.

If there are any critical results discovered by our laboratory we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full results report to arrive to take appropriate action.