pH (Urine)
Acidity or alkalinity of urine.
Why it matters: Abnormal pH may indicate metabolic disorders, UTIs, or kidney stone risk.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
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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