24-Hour Urine Uric Acid Test

This test measures the amount of Uric Acid excreted in urine over a complete 24-hour period. Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism (substances found in some foods and body tissues) and is primarily filtered and excreted by the kidneys. Its measurement in urine reflects the body's production rate and the kidneys' ability to eliminate it, which is fundamental in classifying hyperuricemia as "overproducer" or "underexcretor" type.