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Citric acid urine test
Citric acid urine test


Citric acid urine test

Alternative Names:
Urine - citric acid test

Normal Values:

The normal range is 320-1240 milligrams per 24 hours



What abnormal results mean:

A below-normal result indicates possible renal tubular acidosis and a tendency to form calcium stones.

Urine citric acid levels may also be decreased with:

Urine citric acid levels may be increased with:




Review Date: 3/2/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel R. Alexander, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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