This page combines selected clinical features into a gout-probability score.
This page combines selected clinical features into a gout-probability score.
| Input | What it means |
|---|---|
| Gender | Select the equation or reference category that applies to the measurement being assessed. |
| Previous arthritis attack | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Onset within one day | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Joint redness | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Metatarsophalangeal involvement | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Hypertension or more than one CVD disease | Indicate whether the stated blood-pressure treatment or history criterion is met. |
| Serum uric acid > 5.88 mg/dL (0.35 mmol/L) | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
Two findings worth 2 points each contribute 4 before the other criteria.
Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.
No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.
Use the units specified in the form and select a conversion only where the page provides one. Different substances need different conversion factors; a mismatch can produce a plausible but incorrect result.