The reference values for uric acid vary according to the method used in the dosage and also with the laboratory, but are generally between 3.5 to 7.2 mg / dL.
1) Reference values of uric acid in blood:
- Men: 2.5 to 7.0 mg / dL;
- Women: 1.5 to 6.0 mg / dL.
2) Reference values of uric acid in urine:
- Men and women: 250 to 750 mg / 24 hours.
Normal values of uric acid in the blood can vary from day to day and even throughout the day itself, and are usually higher in the morning.
Uric acid results from the metabolism of purines, major structural elements of DNA and RNA, much of it from food.
Excessive consumption of meat or alcohol can raise levels of uric acid and associated with the presence of other diseases can cause acute episodes of gout. Uric acid may also be deposited in the urinary tract and lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Those who are undergoing treatment to control the level of uric acid in the blood, it is recommended to maintain values below 6mg / dL. The attending physician will make the control indicated for each case.
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