Above the range
Common causes of a high Uric Acid
- Gout
- Tumor lysis syndrome
- Renal failure
- Thiazide diuretics
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Uric Acid.
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Above the range
What causes a high Uric Acid?
Normal range 3.4-7 mg/dL (202-416 µmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Uric Acid reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Uric Acid?
The standard teaching reference range for Uric Acid is 3.4-7 mg/dL in conventional units, or 202-416 µmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 3.4-7 mg/dL |
| SI range | 202-416 µmol/L |
| Panel | Kidney Function |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Uric Acid normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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