Uric Acid Blood Test
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 me...
What is Uric Acid?
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's testedWhy check your Uric Acid?
Uric acid is measured as part of metabolic and joint-related assessment. It appears in metabolic, rheumatology and comprehensive panels.
Panels that include Uric Acid
Uric Acid is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Muscle & Joint Health
This focused 8-marker panel screens the most common, treatable biochemical drivers of muscle and joint symptoms.
Rheumatology Screen
This panel measures the four core markers used in the initial workup of inflammatory joint disease.
Advanced GP2 (Female)
Advanced GP2 for women screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Advanced GP2 (Male)
Advanced GP2 for men screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Male)
Advanced GP3 for men screens 30 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about Uric Acid
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.
Ready to check your Uric Acid?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £35 → All individual markers