A patient comes into the clinic complaining of swelling,heat,and severe pain in the right great toe.Which laboratory value is most likely to be elevated?

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High serum uric acid levels lead to the formation of uric acid crystals,usually in the kidneys and joint spaces.These crystals are long and jagged and cause the swelling,inflammation,and severe pain of gout.

A Patient Comes into the Clinic Complaining of Swelling,heat,and Severe