Uric Acid, Spot Urine near me in Kolkata

The Uric Acid, Spot Urine test measures the levels of uric acid in the urine sample. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions affecting uric acid metabolism, such as kidney stones, gout, causes of joint pain, swelling or inflammation, etc.. It is widely available with Tata 1mg labs at an affordable price in Kolkata.

The Uric Acid, Spot Urine test is recommended for individuals with suspected kidney disease, gout, or kidney stones. It is also used to monitor kidney function, uric acid levels during gout treatment, and the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications or medications. Additionally, the test is advised for those with risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or a family history of kidney damage or gout. Moreover, this test can be done when there are symptoms like joint pain or swelling, abdominal pain, blood in urine, or foamy urine. Doctors may also recommend this test before a kidney transplant or joint replacement surgery. Periodic urine tests are suggested for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or gout to monitor treatment response. 

The urine sample for Uric Acid, Spot Urine test can be collected at any random time throughout the day. However, the urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream).