- Color – Yellow (light/pale to dark/deep amber)
- Clarity/turbidity – Clear or cloudy.
- pH – 4.5-8.
- Specific gravity – 1.005-1.025.
- Glucose – ≤130 mg/d.
- Ketones – None.
- Nitrites – Negative.
- Leukocyte esterase – Negative.
What does a standard urine test show?
The urinalysis is a set of screening tests that can detect
some common diseases
. It may be used to screen for and/or help diagnose conditions such as a urinary tract infections, kidney disorders, liver problems, diabetes or other metabolic conditions, to name a few.
What are the normal results for urine tests in regards to protein?
For a random urine sample, normal values are
0 to 14 mg/dL
. For a 24-hour urine collection, the normal value is less than 80 mg per 24 hours. The examples above are common measurements for results of these tests.
How do you read a urine report?
- Acidity (pH). The pH level indicates the amount of acid in urine. …
- Concentration. A measure of concentration, or specific gravity, shows how concentrated particles are in your urine. …
- Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are normal. …
- Sugar. …
- Ketones. …
- Bilirubin. …
- Evidence of infection. …
- Blood.
What is the normal report of urine test?
| Reference range Interpretation | Specific gravity 1.005 to 1.025 | pH 4.5 to 8 | Blood ≤3 RBCs | Glucose ≤130 mg/d(milligrams per day) |
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What should not be found in urine?
Usually,
glucose, ketones, protein, and bilirubin
are not detectable in urine. The following are not normally found in urine: Hemoglobin. Nitrites.
What is the most common urine test?
The single most important lab test is
urinalysis
. A urine sample will be tested for signs of infection, such as the presence of white blood cells and bacteria.
What infections can be found in urine?
- urethritis – infection of the urethra.
- cystitis – infection of the bladder.
- pyelonephritis – infection of the kidneys.
- vaginitis – infection of the vagina.
What is the normal red blood cells in urine?
A normal result is
4 red blood cells per high power field (RBC/HPF) or less when the sample is examined under a microscope
. The example above is a common measurement for a result of this test.
What does an abnormal urine test mean?
Abnormal: A
very high specific gravity
means very concentrated urine, which may be caused by not drinking enough fluid, loss of too much fluid (excessive vomiting, sweating, or diarrhea), or substances (such as sugar or protein) in the urine.
Why are there no proteins in urine?
Protein is present in the blood; healthy kidneys should only filter tiny (trace) amounts into the urine as most protein molecules are too large for the filters (glomeruli).
It is not usual to lose protein in the urine
. When this does happen it is known as ‘Proteinuria'.
Can I drink water before urine test?
An hour or two before the test, you should fill your bladder with fluids – as much as you can drink.
Water is fine
– contrary to popular rumor, there is NO evidence that goldenseal, vinegar, niacin, or vitamin C help. However, high-dosage aspirin may reduce the sensitivity of the EMIT urine test for pot (only).
How many RBC in urine is high?
A very small amount of RBC may be present in a normal urine sample. In fact, according to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, the normal range for RBC in the urine is
up to four RBC per high power field
. However, different laboratories may have different ranges for a “normal” result.
What is best antibiotic for urinary tract infection?
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others)
- Fosfomycin (Monurol)
- Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
- Ceftriaxone.
What if pus cells are high in urine?
Doctors define a high number as at least 10 white blood cells per cubic millimeter (mm3) of centrifuged urine.
Pyuria
can cause the urine to look cloudy or as if it contains pus. The presence of pyuria often occurs in a urinary tract infection (UTI). In rare cases, it can be a sign of a complicated UTI or sepsis.
What is a high bacteria count in urine?
What Is It? Bacterial colonization in urine is high when the level of bacterial counts is elevated— meaning the
number of colonies of a single organism is higher than 100,000 per mL.
If the bacteria level in your urine is high and it's causing physical symptoms, you have a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI).
