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Normal uric acid levels by age and sex — and how to read your result
Holding a lab report and not sure if 7.2 mg/dL is high? This table answers in 10 seconds.
| Group | µmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|---|
| Adult men | 210–420 | 3.5–7.0 |
| Adult women | 150–360 | 2.5–6.0 |
| Children | 120–320 | 2.0–5.5 |
| Target with gout | <360 | <6.0 |
| Target with tophi | <300 | <5.0 |
Reading your result
- Under 360: safe
- 360–420: grey zone, adjust diet, retest in a month
- 420–535: high, see a doctor
- Over 535: very high, medication needed
Fast 8 hours and avoid beer for 48 hours before testing. Home meters are ±10–15% — great for trends, not first diagnosis.
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