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Urinalysis

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Alternative Names:

Urine appearance and color; Routine urine test

Normal Values:

Normal urine may vary in color from almost colorless to dark yellow. Some foods (like beets and blackberries) may turn the urine a red color.

Usually, glucose, ketones, protein, bilirubin, are not detectable in urine. Hemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells, and nitrites, are not normally found in the urine.

What abnormal results mean:

For specific results, see the individual test article:

• Bilirubin - urine
• Glucose - urine
• Protein - urine
• Red blood cells in urine test
• Urine ketones
• Urine pH
• Urine protein
• Urine specific gravity

• Review Date: 5/29/2007
• Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine,Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Reviewprovided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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