Uric Acid
Also known as: Urate
Not near Sutton Coldfield? Have this blood test anywhere in the UK
We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network: have your sample taken at The Vesey or at a partner clinic near you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland. A Health Advisor books it for you on a free 15-minute call, and your results come back to The Vesey for our GPs to review.
Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found in the body and in some foods. At The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, Uric Acid is available within 11 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What Uric Acid measures
Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found in the body and in some foods. Its blood level is measured within metabolic and kidney-related assessment.
Why it is tested
Uric acid is measured as part of metabolic and joint-related assessment. It appears in metabolic, rheumatology and comprehensive panels.
Tests that include Uric Acid at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
Muscle and Joint Health
Guide price from £146
Rheumatology
Guide price from £158
Extended Kidney Health
Guide price from £159
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
Muscle and Rheumatology
Guide price from £189
Rheumatology Extended
Guide price from £218
5 further Vesey panels include Uric Acid. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the kidney & electrolytes group:
Frequently asked questions
Where does uric acid come from?
It is produced when the body breaks down purines and is normally removed by the kidneys. It is interpreted alongside the wider clinical picture.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.
Not sure which blood test to book?
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Not near Sutton Coldfield? We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network. This call is how a partner clinic appointment is booked: we complete the paperwork and arrange it for you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland.
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