Uric acid: units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Uric acid is reported in mg/dL, µmol/L and mmol/L. 1 µmol/L = 0.01681 mg/dL.
Convert uric acid
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is uric acid?
A waste product made when the body breaks down purines, cleared mainly by the kidneys.
BiomarkerHQ groups uric acid under Metabolic. On lab reports it can also appear as urate and serum urate.
Uric acid units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each uric acid result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in mg/dL.
1 µmol/L = 0.01681 mg/dL
1 mg/dL = 59.48 µmol/L
1 mmol/L = 16.81 mg/dL
1 mg/dL = 0.05948 mmol/L
| µmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|
| 150 µmol/L | 2.522 mg/dL |
| 200 µmol/L | 3.362 mg/dL |
| 250 µmol/L | 4.203 mg/dL |
| 300 µmol/L | 5.043 mg/dL |
| 350 µmol/L | 5.884 mg/dL |
| 400 µmol/L | 6.724 mg/dL |
| 450 µmol/L | 7.565 mg/dL |
| mg/dL | µmol/L |
|---|---|
| 3 mg/dL | 178.5 µmol/L |
| 4 mg/dL | 237.9 µmol/L |
| 5 mg/dL | 297.4 µmol/L |
| 6 mg/dL | 356.9 µmol/L |
| 7 mg/dL | 416.4 µmol/L |
| 8 mg/dL | 475.9 µmol/L |
| 9 mg/dL | 535.4 µmol/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking uric acid over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each uric acid result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report uric acid in?
Uric acid is reported in mg/dL, µmol/L and mmol/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses mg/dL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert uric acid from µmol/L to mg/dL?
1 µmol/L = 0.01681 mg/dL. For example, 300 µmol/L is 5.043 mg/dL.
How do I convert uric acid from mg/dL to µmol/L?
1 mg/dL = 59.48 µmol/L. For example, 6 mg/dL is 356.9 µmol/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my uric acid result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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