Uric Acid Test

This blood test measures uric acid levels. Uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of gout, renal failure, and a variety of other disorders including psoriasis, starvation, and other wasting conditions. Uric acid is a chemical compound that is created when the body breaks down purine compounds.
Purines and uric acid are found in some high-protein foods and some drinks:
YeastOrgan meats; Liver, KidneyAnchovies, Sardines, Mackerel, HerringMusselsDried beans/peasBeer
Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys to be filtered into the urine. If your body produces too much uric acid and/or doesn’t remove enough of it, you can become ill. Hyperuricemia is a condition in which there is a high level of uric acid in the blood.