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Ordered Items: Uric Acid, Serum
Clinical Indication: Evaluate for hyperuricemia as potential contributing factor to joint inflammation following hemarthrosis
Uric Acid
5.6
mg/dL
Reference Interval: 3.8 - 8.4 mg/dL
Normal
| Test |
Result |
Flag |
Units |
Reference Interval |
| Uric Acid |
5.6 |
Normal |
mg/dL |
3.8-8.4 |
Clinical Interpretation:
Uric acid level is within normal limits at 5.6 mg/dL. This result:
- Rules out hyperuricemia — levels above 6.8 mg/dL increase gout risk
- Rules out gout as a cause of the hemarthrosis or joint inflammation
- Normal purine metabolism — no dietary or metabolic intervention needed
Context: Uric acid was tested as part of the ongoing workup following spontaneous hemarthrosis (right elbow, 01/04/2026) to evaluate for crystal-induced arthropathy as a contributing factor.
Patient Details
Bishop, Tyler
3434 VOYAGER CIR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92130
Phone: 636-448-1747
DOB: 05/26/1987 | Age: 38 | Sex: Male
Patient ID: BT762792
Physician Details
B VEST
Dermatology Center of La Jolla
6605 Nancy Ridge Dr, San Diego, CA, 92121
Phone: 858-454-7123
Account Number: 04125132
NPI: 1891311403
Specimen Details
Specimen ID: 055-494-8456-0
Date Collected: 02/24/2026 1239 Local
Date Received: 02/24/2026
Date Reported: 02/25/2026 0519 ET
Performing Lab: Labcorp San Diego, 13112 Evening Creek Dr So Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92128-4108 — Dir: Earle Collum, Jr, MD
For inquiries: 800-859-6046 | Lab: 858-668-3700
Reference note: the signed report adds "Therapeutic target for gout patients: <6.0".