Glucose (Urine, Qualitative)
The qualitative urine glucose test uses a dipstick to detect the presence of glucose in urine. Normally, glucose is not found in urine.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine glucose qual, urine glucose qualitative, urine glucose screen, glucose urine dipstick, glukoza u urinu
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Positive urine glucose (glucosuria) may indicate uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, Cushing syndrome, or kidney tubular disorders.
Low values may indicate
Negative urine glucose is normal and indicates that the kidneys are properly reabsorbing glucose.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Glucose (Urine, Qualitative) level?
- A typical reference range for Glucose (Urine, Qualitative) 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 Glucose (Urine, Qualitative) 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, Qualitative) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Glucose (Urine, Qualitative) 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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