![]() ![]() Red blood cells in the urine may be caused by kidney or bladder injury, kidney stones, a urinary tract infection (UTI), inflammation of the kidneys ( glomerulonephritis), a kidney or bladder tumor, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ![]() No bacteria, yeast cells, parasites, or squamous cells are present. Normal: Very few or no red or white blood cells or casts are seen. Low levels of ketones are sometimes found in the urine of healthy pregnant women. This may occur when a person is sick and cannot eat or vomits for several days. Ketones are often found in the urine when a person does not eat (fasts) for 18 hours or longer. Healthy pregnant women can have glucose in their urine, which is normal during pregnancy.Ībnormal: Ketones in the urine can mean uncontrolled diabetes, a very low-carbohydrate diet, starvation or eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia), alcohol use disorder, or poisoning from drinking rubbing alcohol (isopropanol). Too much glucose in the urine may be caused by uncontrolled diabetes, an adrenal gland problem, liver damage, brain injury, certain types of poisoning, and some types of kidney diseases. footnote 1Ībnormal: Intravenous (IV) fluids can cause glucose to be in the urine. footnote 1Ī one-time urine collection, if normal, will be negative for glucose. Normal: 1–15 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 60–830 micromoles per liter (mcmol/L) in a 24-hour sample. Protein in the urine may also mean that heart failure, leukemia, poison (lead or mercury poisoning), or preeclampsia (if you are pregnant) is present. A low (acidic) pH may be caused by severe lung disease ( emphysema), uncontrolled diabetes, aspirin overdose, severe diarrhea, dehydration, starvation, drinking too much alcohol, or drinking antifreeze (ethylene glycol).Ībnormal: Protein in the urine may mean that kidney damage (such as caused by high blood pressure or diabetes), an infection, cancer, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or glomerulonephritis is present. A high (alkaline) pH can be caused by severe vomiting, a kidney disease, some urinary tract infections, and asthma. Very low specific gravity means dilute urine, which may be caused by drinking too much fluid, severe kidney disease, or the use of diuretics.Ībnormal: Some foods (such as citrus fruit and dairy products) and medicines (such as antacids) can affect urine pH. Urine that smells like maple syrup can mean maple syrup urine disease, when the body can't break down certain amino acids.Ībnormal: 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. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause a bad odor. A sweet, fruity odor may be caused by uncontrolled diabetes. Red urine can be caused by blood in the urine.Ībnormal: Cloudy urine can be caused by pus ( white blood cells), blood ( red blood cells), sperm, bacteria, yeast, crystals, mucus, or a parasite infection, such as trichomoniasis.Ībnormal: Some foods (such as asparagus), vitamins, and antibiotics (such as penicillin) can cause urine to have a different odor. Urine with no color may be caused by long-term kidney disease or uncontrolled diabetes. Urine test resultsĪbnormal: Many foods and medicines can affect the color of the urine. Your doctor will explain all the results to you and what they may mean for your health. Urine tests can also check for protein and sugar (glucose). These include color, clarity (is it clear or cloudy?), odor, and pH (how acidic or alkaline the urine is). Carefully replace the lid on the container.Ī urine test brings back many different types of results.Finish urinating into the toilet or urinal.Don't touch the container to your genitals.After the urine has flowed for several seconds, place the collection container in the stream.Keep holding your skin away from the urine stream. ![]() Start to urinate into the toilet for a few seconds.If you have a penis, use the wipes to clean the tip. If you have a vulva, hold the folds of skin or lips (labia) apart. Clean your genitals with the provided wipes.Wash your hands before you collect the urine.Remove the lid from the container, and set it down with the inner surface up. It collects urine without getting bacteria from the skin in the sample. You will be asked to provide a clean-catch midstream urine sample. Then you can take it to the office or lab for testing. Or you may be asked to collect a urine sample at home. A urine test can be done in your doctor's office, clinic, or lab. ![]()
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