Reference values for serum uric acid in Mosul

ABSTRACT

Reference ranges for many laboratory tests are not representative of the Iraqi population, as they are based on values obtained from European and North American populations. We have tried to establish a reference range for serum uric acid [SUA] in the Iraqi population in Mosul, based on data obtained from 395 apparently healthy volunteers from Mousl city. A reference ragne of 2.8-7.8 mg/ 100 ml is proposed for normal Iraqis; 3.0-7.9 mg/ 100 ml for men and 2.7-6. 1 for women