| Material | Serum or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma 0.5 ml;
Reptiles: heparin plasma or serum 0.2 ml |
| Method | Photometry |
| Duration | Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat) |
| Remark | - Dog: Especially in Dalmatians, a genetic metabolic disorder can cause elevated uric acid levels (hyperuricosuria). Clinically, this manifests as uric acid stones and a brownish-yellowish discolouration of the coat (bronzing syndrome). It can be confirmed with the genetic test "Hyperuricosuria (HUU/SLC)" (see category genetics / hereditary diseases / dog).
- Birds: Depending on the bird species, concentrations above 500 μmol/l indicate nephropathies or exsiccosis.
- Birds/Reptiles: The levels of uric acid vary, depending on various factors, such as feed intake, protein content of the ration, season and species. Uric acid is the most important renal parameter in bird species and terrestrial reptile species.
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