Bacteria (Urine)

The urine bacteria test detects the presence of bacteria in a urine sample under microscopic examination. Healthy urine is normally sterile.

Category: Urinalysis

Also known as: bacteria, urine bacteria, bacteria urine

Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)

High values may indicate

Bacteria in urine (bacteriuria) may indicate a urinary tract infection. Significant bacteriuria combined with symptoms confirms an active infection.

Low values may indicate

No bacteria in urine is normal and indicates no bacterial infection in the urinary tract.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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