Uric Acid— Normal Range & What Your Result Means

Gout marker

Normal Uric Acid range (Uric Acid, mg/dL)

  • Men3.5–7.2 mg/dL
  • Women2.6–6 mg/dL

Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs. Use the range on your own report.

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What is Uric Acid (Uric Acid)?

Uric Acid is measured as part of a kidney function panel. Your uric acid is normal.

What does a high Uric Acid mean?

Elevated uric acid can cause gout — painful joint inflammation — especially in the big toe, ankles, and knees. It can also contribute to kidney stones. Dietary factors (red meat, shellfish, beer) play a role.

If markedly elevated: Critically high uric acid significantly increases risk of gout attacks and kidney complications.

What does a low Uric Acid mean?

Low uric acid is rarely significant.

Understand your whole report, not just one number

A single value rarely tells the full story — Uric Acid is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.

Uric Acid: frequently asked questions

What is a normal Uric Acid level?

A normal Uric Acid (Uric Acid) level is 3.5–7.2 mg/dL for men, 2.6–6 mg/dL for women. Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories, so always compare against the range printed on your own report.

What does a high Uric Acid mean?

Elevated uric acid can cause gout — painful joint inflammation — especially in the big toe, ankles, and knees. It can also contribute to kidney stones. Dietary factors (red meat, shellfish, beer) play a role.

What does a low Uric Acid mean?

Low uric acid is rarely significant.

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