Uric Acid Blood Test

Need to check your uric acid levels? This test measures uric acid, a byproduct of metabolism that can contribute to gout and kidney stone formation when levels are too high.

At-home test
Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 3 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Uric acid

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 3 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Gout risk

Uric acid

About this test

Need to check your uric acid levels? This test measures uric acid, a byproduct of metabolism that can contribute to gout and kidney stone formation when levels are too high. It's useful for those monitoring dietary or metabolic health, or individuals managing long-term conditions.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
Clinical depth 7.5/10

A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Collection convenience 9.0/10

Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results and follow-up 8.5/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
Trust signals 9.5/10

Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
Value for money 6.0/10

£63.00 against a comparison-group median of £58.50 (+8%).