Uric Acid – what do your numbers mean?
Have you had your uric acid level measured and are unsure what the numbers mean? Here's a clear explanation of the normal range, what high or low levels can indicate, and when it makes sense to get tested.
What is the normal range for uric acid?
What is the normal range for uric acid?
The normal range for uric acid in the blood varies depending on age, gender, and the laboratory's reference intervals. For adult women, values typically range between 0.16-0.35 mmol/L for the 18-49 age group and 0.16-0.40 mmol/L for women over 50. For men, the normal range is 0.23-0.48 mmol/L. In children and adolescents, values vary further, for example, 0.12-0.32 mmol/L for children up to 4 years. Pregnant women have lower values that increase during pregnancy, for example, 0.12-0.27 mmol/L around the 20th week. Being close to the threshold values can indicate a risk of imbalance in purine metabolism or impaired kidney function, and this should be assessed by a doctor.
What does a low level mean?
A low level of uric acid in the blood is rarely clinically significant, but it can occur in conditions such as severe liver insufficiency, where uric acid production is reduced, or with increased excretion due to certain rare diseases like Fanconi syndrome or Wilson's disease. Symptoms are often non-existent, but in rare cases, may include fatigue or muscle weakness. Particularly vulnerable groups include individuals with chronic liver or kidney diseases. If a low uric acid level is detected, a doctor should be consulted for further assessment and any supplementary tests.
What does a high level mean?
An elevated level of uric acid can be caused by increased production, as seen in conditions with high cell turnover such as leukemia, or decreased excretion, as in chronic kidney disease. Symptoms can include joint pain and swelling, typically associated with gout. Other causes may include obesity, metabolic syndrome, or consumption of purine-rich foods. Treatment often involves lifestyle changes such as weight loss and diet adjustment, as well as medical treatment if needed. You should seek medical attention if symptoms such as sudden joint pain or swelling occur, as this could indicate gout or other serious conditions.
Get your uric acid level tested
At Celto, you can order a blood test for Uric Acid directly online – without a referral from your doctor and without long waiting times. We have over 34 sample collection sites at public hospitals throughout Denmark, and your samples are analyzed in the same accredited laboratories used by the rest of the healthcare system. You will receive your results directly on sundhed.dk, just like all other blood tests from the public system.
How it works
When you order a blood test from Celto, you choose which markers you want tested – no doctor's referral needed. After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to our booking system, where you choose a time and location. The blood test itself is taken by authorized healthcare professionals and typically only takes a few minutes.
Where you can get tested
Celto has over 34 sample collection sites at public hospitals and clinics throughout Denmark. You choose the location that suits you best among our partners, and there are typically available appointments within a few days. Find your nearest sample collection site →
How to get your results
Your blood samples are analyzed in the same laboratories used by your own doctor and the rest of the healthcare system, with the exact same quality and same tests. You will receive your results directly on sundhed.dk within a few working days, and Celto will also send an easy-to-understand overview of your values so you know what the numbers mean.