A uric acid test costs PKR 560 at Marham Health+, a 30 percent saving on PKR 800, with free home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is needed, it is a simple blood test, and your report is ready the same day.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Lab name | Uric Acid (Serum) |
| Also called | Serum urate, Blood uric acid, UA test |
| Marham Health+ price | PKR 560 (30 percent off PKR 800) |
| Mainly used for | Gout, kidney stones, high uric acid |
| Sample | Blood from a vein in your arm |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Time taken | Under 5 minutes |
| Report time | Same day |
| Home sample | Free, available in Lahore |
Most people book this test after a sudden attack of pain and swelling in the big toe, or because a doctor mentioned gout. Known as یورک ایسڈ ٹیسٹ in Urdu, it measures the waste product that causes gout and some kidney stones. You can book yours on Marham in a couple of minutes.
Uric Acid Test Price in Pakistan (2026)
Here is the rate you get when you book through Marham Health+, with free home sample collection included.
| Test | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid (Serum) at Marham Health+ | Lahore, free home sample collection | PKR 560 (from PKR 800) |
A trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home in Lahore and your report reaches you online the same day.
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What Is a Uric Acid Test?
Uric acid is a waste product your body makes when it breaks down purines, substances found in your own cells and in certain foods. Normally your kidneys filter it out and you pass it in urine. The test simply measures how much is left in your blood.
When the level climbs too high, uric acid can turn into tiny sharp crystals. Those crystals settle in joints and cause gout, or collect in the kidneys and form stones. Think of it like sugar in tea: dissolved, you never notice it, but past a certain point it stops dissolving and settles at the bottom.
Serum Urate, Blood Uric Acid and Uric Acid Test: The Same Test
If your slip says Uric Acid (Serum), Serum Urate, or Blood Uric Acid, that is this test. There is also a 24 hour urine version, which collects urine over a full day and is used in specific cases, but the standard test your doctor orders is the simple blood one described here.
Uric Acid Normal Range
Reference values differ slightly between laboratories. These are the ranges commonly used in Pakistan.
| Group | Normal Range |
|---|---|
| Men | 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dL |
| Women | 2.4 to 6.0 mg/dL |
| Children | 2.5 to 5.5 mg/dL |
A level above the normal range is called hyperuricemia. Not everyone with a high level gets gout, but the higher it climbs, the greater the risk.
What Do High and Low Values Mean?
| Finding | May Suggest |
|---|---|
| High uric acid | Gout, kidney stones, a purine rich diet, obesity, or reduced kidney function |
| High, with joint pain | Gout is likely, especially if the big toe is affected |
| High, during cancer treatment | Rapid cell breakdown from chemotherapy. Monitored closely |
| Low uric acid | Uncommon and rarely a worry. Sometimes liver disease or certain medicines |
One important catch: during an acute gout attack, the uric acid level can actually look normal, because the excess has moved out of the blood and into the joint. A normal result does not rule out gout, so your doctor may repeat the test a few weeks after the attack settles.
Symptoms of High Uric Acid
Many people have a high level for years with no symptoms at all. When symptoms do appear, they usually look like this:
- Sudden, severe pain in a joint, most often the big toe, often starting at night
- The joint becoming red, hot, swollen, and so tender that even a bedsheet hurts
- Attacks that flare and then settle over days, then return later
- Pain in the ankle, knee, wrist, or fingers
- Sharp pain in the side or back, with blood in the urine, which can point to a kidney stone
- Small hard lumps under the skin over time, called tophi, in long standing cases
Consider testing if you have had any of these, if gout runs in your family, if you eat a lot of red meat, organ meat, or seafood, if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney problems, or if you take water tablets, which can raise uric acid.
How to Prepare and What Happens During the Test
Before the test
- Fasting is not usually required. If your doctor bundled it with a fasting sugar or lipid profile, follow the fasting rules for those.
- Avoid a heavy meat or seafood meal and alcohol the day before, as both can push the reading up.
- Drink water normally.
- Tell the lab about any medicines you take, especially water tablets, aspirin, or niacin, because several affect uric acid.
- Do not stop a prescribed medicine to prepare for the test.
During and after the test
- A phlebotomist ties a band around your upper arm and cleans the inside of your elbow.
- A few millilitres of blood are drawn into a small tube.
- The whole process takes under 5 minutes and feels like a quick pinch.
- You can go straight back to normal activity afterwards.
- Mild soreness or a small bruise at the site is normal and fades in a day or two.
How to Lower High Uric Acid
If your level is high, diet and lifestyle make a real difference alongside any medicine your doctor prescribes.
- Cut back on red meat, organ meat like liver and kidney, and shellfish and prawns
- Avoid alcohol, especially beer, which is very high in purines
- Cut sugary drinks and anything with high fructose, which raises uric acid
- Drink plenty of water to help your kidneys flush it out
- Lose extra weight slowly, since crash dieting can trigger an attack
- Include low fat dairy, most vegetables, and coffee, which are linked to lower levels
For a fuller guide, read our article on uric acid and gout, and take any high result to a doctor.
Related Tests You Can Book
Doctors frequently order these alongside a uric acid test, and they can be taken from the same sample during the same visit.
| Test | What It Checks | Book |
|---|---|---|
| RFT (Renal Function Test) | Kidney function. High uric acid and kidney problems are linked | Book |
| CBC (Complete Blood Count) | General health and inflammation during a gout flare | Book |
| Lipid Profile | Cholesterol, which often runs high alongside gout | Book |
| HbA1c | 3 month average blood sugar. Gout and diabetes often occur together | Book |
| Calcium | Checked when kidney stones are suspected | Book |
Painful, Swollen Joint? Check Your Uric Acid
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یورک ایسڈ ٹیسٹ کی قیمت اور تفصیل
یورک ایسڈ ٹیسٹ خون میں یورک ایسڈ کی مقدار جانچتا ہے۔ یہ ایک فضلہ ہے جو جسم میں پیورین نامی مادوں کے ٹوٹنے سے بنتا ہے اور گردے اسے پیشاب کے ذریعے خارج کرتے ہیں۔ جب اس کی مقدار بڑھ جائے تو یہ چھوٹے سخت ذرات کی شکل میں جوڑوں میں جم جاتا ہے اور گاؤٹ یعنی جوڑوں کا شدید درد پیدا کرتا ہے، یا گردے میں پتھری بنا سکتا ہے۔ سب سے عام علامت پاؤں کے انگوٹھے میں اچانک شدید درد اور سوجن ہے جو اکثر رات کو شروع ہوتی ہے۔ اس ٹیسٹ کے لیے فاقہ ضروری نہیں۔
لاہور میں مرہم ہیلتھ پلس کے ذریعے آپ یہ ٹیسٹ 560 روپے میں، مفت ہوم سیمپل کلیکشن کے ساتھ کروا سکتے ہیں اور رپورٹ اسی دن مل جاتی ہے۔ اگر آپ کے جوڑوں میں بار بار درد رہتا ہے، خاندان میں گاؤٹ کی تاریخ ہے، یا آپ زیادہ گوشت اور سرخ گوشت کھاتے ہیں تو یہ ٹیسٹ ضرور کروائیں۔ یورک ایسڈ کم کرنے کے لیے سرخ گوشت، کلیجی، مچھلی اور شراب سے پرہیز کریں اور زیادہ پانی پئیں۔ رپورٹ کسی مستند ڈاکٹر کو دکھائیں اور خود سے دوا شروع نہ کریں۔
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a uric acid test cost in Pakistan?
At Marham Health+ the uric acid test price is PKR 560, a 30 percent saving on PKR 800, with free home sample collection in Lahore. Your report reaches you online the same day.
Do you need to fast for a uric acid test?
Not usually. A standard uric acid blood test does not require fasting. If it is combined with a fasting sugar or lipid profile, follow the fasting rules for those. Avoid a heavy meat meal and alcohol the day before, as both raise the level.
What is the normal uric acid level?
Around 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dL in men and 2.4 to 6.0 mg/dL in women. A level above this is called hyperuricemia and raises the risk of gout and kidney stones.
Uric acid test kya hota hai?
یہ خون کا ٹیسٹ ہے جو جسم میں یورک ایسڈ کی مقدار جانچتا ہے۔ ڈاکٹر اسے گاؤٹ، جوڑوں کے درد اور گردے کی پتھری کی جانچ کے لیے تجویز کرتے ہیں۔ اس کے لیے فاقہ ضروری نہیں۔
Can a uric acid test be normal during a gout attack?
Yes. During an acute attack the uric acid can move from the blood into the joint, so the blood level may read normal. If gout is suspected, doctors often repeat the test a few weeks after the flare settles.
Final Thoughts
A uric acid test is quick, cheap, and the fastest way to explain a hot, swollen joint or recurring kidney stones. High levels are very manageable with diet, water, weight control, and medicine when needed. If you have had a gout attack or a stone, get tested, and take any high result to a doctor rather than treating it on your own.
