Nitrite (Urine)
Detects bacteria that convert nitrate to nitrite in urine.
Why it matters: Positive nitrite strongly suggests urinary tract infection (UTI).
What Moves It
May increase with:
Urinary tract infection (gram-negative bacteria)
Associated Conditions
Urinary tract infectionCystitisPyelonephritis
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Common questions
What is Nitrite (Urine)?
Detects bacteria that convert nitrate to nitrite in urine.
What might a high or low Nitrite (Urine) mean?
Positive nitrite strongly suggests urinary tract infection (UTI).
What can affect Nitrite (Urine)?
It may be higher with: Urinary tract infection (gram-negative bacteria).
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