Reference ranges
| Adult men | 3.4 – 7.0 mg/dL |
| Adult women | 2.4 – 6.0 mg/dL |
| Gout risk rises above | 6.8 mg/dL |
| Treatment target if gout | Below 6.0 mg/dL |
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and methods. Always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
Seek care urgently if
- A single hot, swollen, very painful joint with fever — needs same-day assessment to exclude joint infection
- Inability to bear weight
- Kidney stone pain with fever
- Reduced urine output
What a high result can mean
Diet
Red meat, organ meat, seafood and beer are the main contributors.
Reduced kidney clearance
The kidneys excrete uric acid; impaired function raises it.
Diuretic medication
A common and often overlooked cause.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome
Dehydration
Raises it transiently.
What a low result can mean
Generally not a concern
Some medications and rare inherited conditions
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What happens next
A raised uric acid without symptoms usually needs lifestyle attention rather than medication. If joints are involved, distinguishing gout from septic arthritis matters urgently — they look similar and one is an emergency.
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This page explains what a result can mean in general terms. It is not a diagnosis and cannot account for your history, medication or examination. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.