Urate testing in gout: why, when and how
Dalbeth, N.; Winnard, D.; Gow, P.J.; Boswell, D.R.; Te Karu, L.; Lindsay, K.; Arroll, B.; Stamp, L.K.
New Zealand Medical Journal 128(1420): 65-68
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1175-8716 PMID: 26367514 Document Number: 683463
Urate is a frequently measured blood test in people with gout and those at risk of gout. Although gout is potentially curable with long-term urate lowering therapy, confusion about the details of urate measurement has contributed to suboptimal care. In this article, we provide recommendations regarding urate testing in gout, focusing on the use of this test in clinical practice.