pH
Types
- Normal urine pH is slightly acidic, with usual values of 6.0 to 7.5, but the normal range is 4.5 to 8
- In persons with hyperuricosuria, acidic urine can contribute to the formation of stones of uric acid in the kidneys, ureters, or bladder
- Kidneys play an important role in maintaining the acid-base balance of the body. Theref...
Description
- 4.5 to 8.0
When to get Tested
- When there is s/s of urinary tract infection ( Abdominal pain, Back pain, painful or frequent urination, blood in urine)
- When there is s/s of kidney disease
Elevated Level
- Alkaline pH
- Severe vomiting
- Kidney disease
- Urinary tract infections and asthma.
- Infection with urea splitting organisms
- Vegetarian diet
- Diuretic therapy
Decreased Level
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Diarrhoea
- Respiratory acidosis
