Fractional excretion of uric acid: FJHN / gout / hereditary renal hypouricaemia
- Description
- The fractional excretion of uric acid collection is decreased in gout and familial juvenile hyperuricaemia, also known as autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD).
- Clinical details
- The fractional excretion of uric acid (FEur) is decreased in under-excreting gout and autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease. FEur may be dramatically increased in patients with hereditary renal hypouricaemia.
- Related condition
- Reference range
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- Units
- 24h urine collection
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : St Thomas' Hospital
- Laboratory
- Purine Research
- Sample type and volume required
- EDTA (purple top) and Lithium heparin (green top), 24 h urine collected with thymol
- Storage and transport
- 10ml aliquot of warmed ( sink of hot water, 30min), well mixed 24h urine, store in fridge or freezer, can thaw in 1st class post.
- Turnaround time
- 3 weeks