Urine dipstick testing | Value | Reference range |
---|---|---|
Color | Orange | Yellow |
Clarity | Turbid | Clear |
pH | 6 | 5.5–7.5 |
Specific gravity | 1.019 | 1.005–1.030 |
Protein | 2+ | Negative to trace |
Blood | 1+ | Negative |
Leukocyte esterase | Positive | Negative |
Nitrite | Negative | Negative |
Glucose | Negative | Negative |
Urine microscopy | ||
Hyaline casts (cells per low-power field) | 0–3 | 0–3 |
White blood cells (cells per high-power field) | Many | 0–5 |
Red blood cells (cells per high-power field) | 0–2 | 0–2 |
Bacteria (per high-power field) | Many | None to few |
Urine chemistry | ||
Sodium (mmol/L) | 118 | Not established |
Potassium (mmol/L) | 9 | Not established |
Chloride (mmol/L) | 82 | Not established |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 62 | Not established |
Urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 64 | Not established |
Random protein (g/L) | 9.39 | Not established |
Random albumin (mg/L) | 3782.6 | Not established |
Albumin/Cr (mg/g Cr) | 6130.5 | 0–29 |
Urine osmolality (mOsm/kg) | 298 | 300–900 |