The urate test measures the volume of uric acid crystals in the blood, also called uric acid. Uric acid is produced as a by-product during the breakdown of purines, which occur in various foods such as liver, black pudding, kidney, herring, anchovies, fish roe and more.
Uric acid is usually excreted from the body through your kidneys and intestines. If there is an imbalance between the production and breakdown of uric acid, the levels in the blood can increase, which can lead to a disease called hyperuricemia, which is associated with an increased risk of gout. A high level of urate in the blood can also be an indication of an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
To measure urate levels in the blood, a common laboratory test called a urate level test or uric acid level test is used. This test is usually included in routine blood tests and can also be ordered separately.
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The markers of the kidney tests measure values of various kidney markers that can provide answers as to whether you have reduced kidney function. Get answers to your values - order and make an appointment for a blood test.
Health Markers
Urate
It is important that you follow the specific instructions regarding fasting, time of sampling and any medications before you leave your sample. If there are specific indications for your test, you will find them above in the yellow information box. If you follow the steps below, you will be well prepared regardless of which test your sampling is for:
- Fasting for 10 hours before sampling.
- Leave the test before 10:00 in the morning.
- Rest for 15 minutes in place on the sampling unit.
- Bring valid identification.
The referral is available digitally at the sampling unit. Here you can read our guidelines for leaving samples.
How it works
The sampling is carried out by experienced staff at the selected sampling unit for your health test or health check. Test answers and results are sent securely digitally via e-mail.
1. Order your test
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2. Sampling
Simple, safe and smooth sampling.
3. Analysis & test result
Test results within 2-5 working days after analysis.
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Within 2-5 working days you will receive your test results, these are reviewed and assessed by a doctor. In the event of significantly deviating test answers, you will be called. You can also make an appointment with a doctor for a personal review.
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Questions and answers
Put the health tests or health checks you want to buy in the shopping cart then go to checkout and choose the payment option that suits you. After completed payment you will receive an order confirmation and your referral will be sent electronically to the sampling unit you have chosen and will be ready for your visit.
Read moreWe collaborate with one of Swedens largest laboratories, Unilabs, so that you as a customer will receive the highest possible quality. This is where you go for sampling performed by their experienced staff. The analysis is performed by authorized personnel at Unilabs.
Read moreTo create your own referral select the specific markers you want to test for in the shopping cart. When you complete your purchase, a separate referral is created based on your choices.
Read moreIt usually takes 2-5 working days to get your test results, these are sent to you continuously as the analysis is done. The doctors comment will appear in the final report when all test results have been received.
Read moreNo, blood tests do not replace contact with the healthcare system, which together with medical history, clinical examinations and possible blood tests can make a diagnosis.
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