Urine pH measures how acidic or alkaline (basic) your urine is. It can help identify conditions that affect the urinary tract and guide treatment for kidney stones.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine ph, ph urine, urine acidity
Reference range: 5–8 pH (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: pH
High values may indicate
High urine pH (alkaline) may indicate urinary tract infections, kidney tubular acidosis, vomiting, or a vegetarian diet.
Low values may indicate
Low urine pH (acidic) may indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, diarrhea, starvation, respiratory conditions causing excess CO2, or a high-protein diet.