Test your
Xanthine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Xanthine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Xanthine
Explanation: Xanthine is a natural substance that forms when the body breaks down DNA or RNA, and energy molecules like ATP. It’s an intermediate step in the process of creating uric acid, which the kidneys filter out through urine.
Test purpose: Testing its levels helps diagnose rare metabolic disorders, evaluate kidney health, and understand conditions like gout or kidney stones. It’s particularly useful in identifying enzyme deficiencies or issues with purine metabolism.
- Detect xanthinuria: A rare genetic condition where the body lacks the enzyme needed to convert xanthine to uric acid, leading to xanthine buildup and potential kidney stones.
- Evaluate kidney function: High xanthine levels can contribute to kidney problems, such as xanthine kidney stones, and indicate impaired waste removal.
- Support gout detection: Since xanthine is a precursor to uric acid, testing may help understand purine metabolism in cases of gout or hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels).
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic
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