Uric Acid Test Kit
A uric acid test kit can provide you with information about your uric acid levels.
However, they are not suitable for everyone. You should think carefully, and consult your doctor, before buying one.
Uric Acid Test Kit Ordering
| Step | Action | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Read through the articles in the Gout Diagnosis section and confirm with your doctor that you do have gout, and not some other condition masquerading as gout. | There is no point testing uric acid if your problem is pseudo-gout, septic arthritis, bursitis or some other condition commonly confused with gout. |
| 2. | Discuss your doctors uric acid test schedule and agree that you might get additional benefits from supplementing that schedule with additional tests. | It is your doctors job to monitor your uric acid levels, and the frequency of your visits will be determined by the stage of your treatment. Additional testing should not be necessary, but you might want to consider it if you like additional information. |
| 3. | Convince yourself that you can learn and apply consistent strategies for using the meter in the exact manner described in it’s instructions. | Uric acid test meters are not toys. These instruments need a consistent, adequate blood sample of the correct size which may take practice to achieve. |
| 4. | Order the UASure Gout – Blood Uric Acid Kit and at least one pack of Uric Acid Test Strips from Arctic Medical, who distribute this uric acid test kit worldwide. Choose shipping costs carefully as express rates can be expensive, but are shown before you commit. | Optionally, select GoutPal from the list of referrals when you add your personal details to your order. This earns a commission to help me run GoutPal. It is entirely optional, and does not affect the price you pay. |
Please remember that uric acid meters will not have any direct on your gout. You should only use them as part of a medically supervised plan to control your uric acid levels.
I have used the UASure uric acid meter to monitor my uric acid levels during a weight-loss program with encouraging results. Users have reported good correlation with “official” lab results[1], however some users cannot consistently perform the necessary drawing of a correctly sized blood droplet and show inconsistent test results[2].
Uric Acid Test Kit References
- AUTHORNAME. Uric Acid Meter. GoutPal Interactive. 2010-07-03. URL:http://www.gout-pal.com/gout-pal-forum/please-help-my-gout/uric-acid-meter. Accessed: 2010-07-03. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/5qwTdu0oW)
- AUTHORNAME. Uric Acid Monitor Results. GoutPal Interactive. 2010-07-03. URL:http://www.gout-pal.com/gout-pal-forum/uric-acid/monitor-results. Accessed: 2010-07-03. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/5qwWxKXsh)