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The uric acid blood test is used to detect high levels of this compound in the blood in order to help diagnose gout. The test is also used to monitor uric acid levels in people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Rapid cell turnover from such treatment can result in an increased uric acid level.lood. Higher than normal uric acid levels in the blood is called hyperuricemia and can be caused by the over-production of uric acid in the body or the inability of the kidneys to adequately remove enough uric acid from the body.
Back to Top Why the Test Is Performed. This test is done to see if you have high levels of uric acid in your blood. High levels of uric acid can cause gout or kidney disease. Your doctor may also order this test if you have had or are about to have certain types of chemotherapy.f your body produces too much uric acid or doesn't remove enough if it, you can get sick. A high level of uric acid in the blood is called hyperuricemia. This test checks to see how much uric acid you have in your blood. Another test can be used to check the level of uric acid in your urine.