Gout Arthritis Test
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An at-home test to detect high levels of uric acid in blood which can cause gout.
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, resulting in pain, swelling and limited function in the joints.
Doctor approved
Who is this test for?
The main symptom of gout is sudden severe pain in a joint – usually your big toe, but it can be in other joints in your feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows or knees.
Gout is more common in men than women, particularly those aged between 30-50. The following all increase the chances of getting gout:
- Obesity
- High alcohol consumption
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Kidney problems
- Diabetes
What is in the test?
- Test cassette
- Blood transfer tube
- Lancet
- Developer solution
- Instructions for use
- You will require a timer
How do you perform the test?
Results
Your uric acid is considered high if it exceeds the following recommended ranges:
• Children (under 12): 120-340 µmol/L
• Women: 140-360 µmol/L
• Men: 200-430 µmol/L
Please note these are general guidelines and all results should be considered with other known risk factors.
Want to know more about gout arthritis tests?
Uric acid is created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Most uric acid is dissolved in the blood, filtered through the kidneys and expelled in the urine. However, sometimes the body produces too much uric acid or doesn’t filter out enough of it. This is called hyperuricemia, which can lead to gout and kidney stones. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain, usually in your big toe but it can be in other joints in your feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows or knees. Gout is characterised by hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint.
During gout flares, you may have certain joints with:
- Severe pain
- Redness and warmth
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Tenderness to touch
People with gout have been caricatured and laughed at throughout the centuries – but for people living with the condition, it is anything but funny.
Gout is in fact one of the most common forms of arthritis. If you have ever had a gout attack, you may never have experienced pain quite like it.
You are not alone, gout currently affects approximately 1 in 40 people in the UK.