Screening for Gout

by Alan R

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

There are no screening tests available for gout. High uric acid in blood would show a risk for gout.

References

Gout. American College of Rheumatology website. Available at: http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Gout. Accessed February 24, 2020.

Gout. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115215/Gout . Accessed February 24, 2020.

Gout. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/Health%5FInfo/Gout/default.asp. Accessed February 24, 2020.

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Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Review Date: 01/2020
Update Date: 01/21/2020

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