What do the results mean?If your blood test results show high uric acid levels, it can mean you have:Kidney diseasePreeclampsia, a condition that can cause dangerously high blood pressure in pregnant womenA diet that includes too many purine-rich foodsAlcoholismSide effects from cancer treatmentLow levels of uric acid in blood are uncommon and not usually cause for concern.If your urine test results show high uric levels, it may mean you have:GoutA diet that includes too many purine-rich foodsLeukemiaMultiple myelomaSide effects from cancer treatmentObesityLow levels of uric acid in urine can be a sign of kidney disease, lead poisoning, or heavy alcohol use.There are treatments that can reduce or raise uric acid levels. These include medicines and/or dietary changes. If you have questions about your results and/or treatments, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
