Video lesson
Why it’s ordered
To support a gout diagnosis and guide urate-lowering treatment.
Understanding results
The treatment target is below 6 mg/dL, or below 5 with tophi. Levels can be normal during a flare, so recheck 2 weeks after it settles.
Good to know
Check every few weeks while adjusting allopurinol, then every 6 to 12 months.
At a glance
Type
Blood tests
Reviewed by Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR
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