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URINE pH??

URINE pH

A urine pH test measures the acidity of urine.


This test measures how acidic in urine is. 

It may be done to see at risk for kidney stones. Acidic urine is associated with xanthine, cystine, uric acid, and calcium oxalate stones. Alkaline urine is associated with calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, and magnesium phosphate stones.

Normal Results

The normal values range from 4.6 to 8.0.

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. 

Abnormal Results Mean

A high urine pH may be due to:

Gastric suction
Kidney failure
Kidney tubular acidosis
Urinary tract infection
Vomiting

A low urine pH may be due to:

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
Starvation

The test also may be performed to investigate:

Alkalosis
Interstitial nephritis
Acidosis
Sepsis

                     Shri
Shivay Health Research Institute

URINE pH??

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