Can you perform a uric acid test at home?

You can perform a uric acid test at home using proper uric acid test equipment, notes Healthline. Safe and effective home uric acid test brands include Easylife, Gout Pal and Abbott Freestyle Lite.

The body produces uric acid naturally when it breaks down purines, according to Healthline. Purines exist in common foods such as beans, beer, liver and anchovies. Eating too much of these foods causes a buildup of uric acid. Uric acid is natural and healthy, but in excess it can cause a disorder called hyperuricemia. Conversely, hypouricemia occurs when there is too little uric acid in the blood.