The uric acid – spot urine test helps to detect the uric acid in the urine sample. Normally, a small amount of uric acid is released in the urine. When there is a problem with the functioning of kidneys, the level amount of uric acid released in the urine becomes abnormally high or low. The uric acid – spot urine test is done: • To detect gout • To detect kidney damage • To detect the cause of kidney stones