pH (Urine)

UrinalysisUrine

Source · Cleveland Clinic — what moves it, related conditions

Reference Range
5.0 – 8.0
5
8LowNormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

Kidney issues
Urinary tract infection

May decrease with:

Diabetes-related ketoacidosis
Diarrhoea
Associated Conditions
Kidney issues, which can cause high urine pHUrinary tract infection, which can cause high urine pHDiabetes-related ketoacidosis, which can cause low urine pHDiarrhoea, which can cause low urine pH
Related Markers
Specific Gravity (Urine)Crystals (Urine)Bacteria (Urine)
Common questions

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: Kidney issues, Urinary tract infection. It may be lower with: Diabetes-related ketoacidosis, Diarrhoea.

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