--- title: Uric Acid Test type: test id: uric-acid url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/uric-acid" price_usd: 21.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 27.99 cpt: 84550 category: General Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=uric-acid&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Uric Acid Test > Measures uric acid levels — elevated levels can cause gout and kidney stones, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $21.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $21.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($27.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 84550 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Uric Acid test tell you? Measures uric acid levels — elevated levels can cause gout and kidney stones. Uric acid is a waste product created when the body breaks down purines (found in certain foods and naturally in the body). High uric acid can crystallize in joints causing gout, or form kidney stones. It's also associated with increased cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome. Elevated levels may be caused by diet, genetics, kidney dysfunction, or certain medications. **Clinical use:** General health testing provides a baseline snapshot of organ function, metabolism, and key biomarkers — useful for annual checkups, preventive care, and tracking changes over time. ## Who should order it? Adults wanting a routine wellness baseline, anyone re-engaging with healthcare after a gap, and people tracking the impact of lifestyle or medication changes. ## Biomarkers measured - [Uric Acid](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/uric-acid) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Uric Acid test cost? A Uric Acid test costs $21.99 at TestWell — $27.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $42.00 at Quest Health and $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $120.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $21.99 | $27.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $42.00 | $42.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/gout-uric-acid-test/905M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/uric-acid-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $120.00 | $120.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 905 · Labcorp test no. 001057. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Avoid high-purine foods (red meat, organ meats, shellfish) for 24 hours. ## Related conditions - Routine health screening (Z00.00) ## Common questions about the Uric Acid test ### How long do Uric Acid results take? Most Uric Acid results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Uric Acid? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Uric Acid cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Uric Acid is $21.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $49. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $120 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Uric Acid? No fasting required for the Uric Acid. No fasting required. Avoid high-purine foods (red meat, organ meats, shellfish) for 24 hours. ### Where can I get the Uric Acid done? The Uric Acid is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=uric-acid&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 1–3 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Gout Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/gout-panel) — 3 tests · $62.99 - [Total Body Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/total-body-panel) — 49 tests · $499.99 - [ApoE Alzheimer's Risk](https://www.test-well.com/tests/apoe-alzheimers-risk) — $184.99 - [How Your Body Processes Medications Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pharmacogenomics-panel) — $1199.99 - [LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ldh-test) — $19.99 - [MTHFR Gene Mutation Analysis](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mthfr-gene-mutation) — $95.99 - [Prealbumin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/prealbumin-test) — $29.99 - [All General Health tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/general-health) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/uric-acid Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.