pH (Urine)

UrinalysisUrine

Acidity or alkalinity of urine.

Why it matters: Abnormal pH may indicate metabolic disorders, UTIs, or kidney stone risk.

Reference Range
5.0 – 8.0
5
8LowNormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

UTI with urease-producing bacteria
Renal tubular acidosis
Vegetarian diet
Vomiting

May decrease with:

High-protein diet
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
Starvation
Associated Conditions
NephrolithiasisRenal tubular acidosisUTI
Related Markers
Specific Gravity (Urine)Crystals (Urine)Bacteria (Urine)
Common questions

What is pH (Urine)?

Acidity or alkalinity of urine.

What might a high or low pH (Urine) mean?

Abnormal pH may indicate metabolic disorders, UTIs, or kidney stone risk.

What is the typical reference range for pH (Urine)?

The general-population reference range shown here is 5 – 8 . Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

What can affect pH (Urine)?

It may be higher with: UTI with urease-producing bacteria, Renal tubular acidosis, Vegetarian diet, Vomiting. It may be lower with: High-protein diet, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, Starvation.

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