Glucose (Urine)
The urine glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your urine. Normally, glucose is reabsorbed by the kidneys and should not appear in urine.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine glucose, glucose urine, urinary glucose, urine sugar
Reference range: 0–15 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High urine glucose (glucosuria) may indicate diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, Cushing syndrome, or kidney tubular disorders.
Low values may indicate
Low or absent urine glucose is normal and indicates proper glucose handling by the kidneys.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Glucose (Urine) level?
- A typical reference range for Glucose (Urine) is 0–15 mg/dL (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Glucose (Urine) measured in?
- Glucose (Urine) is most commonly reported in mg/dL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Glucose (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 Glucose (Urine) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Glucose (Urine) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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