Cromatest Uric Acid MR 2×50 mL Per Box
Uric Acid MR 2 × 50 mL - Cromatest
Uric acid is the major product of the catabolism of purine nucleosides (adenosine and guanosine) from the purine metabolism pathway. Purines may be synthesized endogenously from the breakdown of nucleic acids or may be obtained from sources as diets in which nucleic acids are present. An abnormal increase in the level of uric acid in the circulation above 7.0 mg/dL (0.42 mmol/L) is referred to as hyperuricemia, being the gout the major form of the ailment resulting in the deposition of urates in the soft tissues, especially in the joint areas. Increased levels may be also found associated with leukemia, toxemia of pregnancy and severe renal impairment. Less common are the cases of hypouricemia where the concentration of uric acid is below 2.0 mg/dL (0.12 mmol/L). These cases are usually secondary to cases of hepatocellular disease, renal reabsorption defect, or overtreatment with uricosuric drugs used in the treatment of hyperuricemia.V