Reference ranges
| Protein | Should be negative or trace |
| Blood | Should be negative |
| Leucocytes / nitrites | Should be negative — both positive suggests infection |
| Glucose | Should be negative |
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and methods. Always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
Seek care urgently if
- Blood in urine that is visible to the eye
- Fever with flank or back pain — possible kidney infection
- Unable to pass urine
- Protein with facial or leg swelling
- Urinalysis findings in pregnancy
What a high result can mean
Leucocytes and nitrites positive
Strongly suggests urinary tract infection.
Protein positive
Kidney involvement, or simply a concentrated sample — repeat before concluding.
Blood positive
Infection, stones, or — less commonly — something needing investigation.
Glucose positive
Blood sugar high enough to spill into urine; check for diabetes.
Ketones positive
Fasting, vomiting, or uncontrolled diabetes.
What a low result can mean
All negative
A normal result.
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What happens next
An abnormal urinalysis is usually followed by a urine culture, which identifies the organism and which antibiotic will work. Persistent protein needs kidney function testing rather than repeated antibiotics.
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This page explains what a result can mean in general terms. It is not a diagnosis and cannot account for your history, medication or examination. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.