What is the typical urine pH range for the formation of Uric Acid crystals?
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Correct answer: Acidic (pH < 5.5)
Uric acid is less soluble at an acidic pH. Consequently, uric acid crystals are almost exclusively found in acidic urine and are usually rhombic or four-sided flat plates.
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