Appearance (Urine)
Urine appearance (clarity) describes whether urine is clear or cloudy. Normal urine is typically clear to slightly hazy.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: appearance, urine appearance, clarity, urine clarity, aspect, urine aspect, izgled, izgled urina
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Cloudy or turbid urine may indicate urinary tract infection, kidney stones, excess protein, white blood cells, or bacterial contamination.
Low values may indicate
Clear urine is normal and indicates a healthy urinary tract with no significant abnormal substances.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Appearance (Urine) level?
- A typical reference range for Appearance (Urine) is 0–0 (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- Where do Appearance (Urine) reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Appearance (Urine) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Appearance (Urine) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
Related biomarkers
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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