Yes. NICE notes that serum urate can be lower during a flare. If gout is strongly suspected but the result is below 360 micromol/L (6 mg/dL), NICE advises repeating the measurement at least 2 weeks after the flare has settled.
Yes. NICE notes that serum urate can be lower during a flare. If gout is strongly suspected but the result is below 360 micromol/L (6 mg/dL), NICE advises repeating the measurement at least 2 weeks after the flare has settled.
Yes. NICE notes that serum urate can be lower during a flare. If gout is strongly suspected but the result is below 360 micromol/L (6 mg/dL), NICE advises repeating the measurement at least 2 weeks after the flare has settled.
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