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I took a renal test and had a uric acid level at 483 umol/l but i am concerned since i was drinking 8 cans of beer 6 hours before the test ?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Repeat it: The alcohol may have raised the level. Repeat it without the beer to see whether or not the level is really normal

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 10/7/2014

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A member asked:

I took a renal test and had a uric acid level at 483 umol/l but i am concerned since i was drinking 8 cans of beer 6 hours before the test ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Dr Beck agreed

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