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PH urine test


Urine pH

Alternative Names:
pH - urine

Normal Values:

The normal values range from 4.6 to 8.0.



What abnormal results mean:

A high urine pH (alkaline urine) may indicate:

A low urine pH (acidic urine) may indicate: The test also may be performed to investigate:


Review Date: 2/3/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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