Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
Negative for LE, Nitrites, Blood, Protein, Glucose, Ketones Qualitative
Pediatric
Negative Qualitative
Clinical Significance
Rapid screening test for urinary tract infections, renal disease, and metabolic disorders (like DKA).
Causes of High
- UTI (Leukocyte Esterase, Nitrites positive)
- Glomerulonephritis (Protein, Blood positive)
- Diabetes/DKA (Glucose, Ketones positive)
Causes of Low
- Normal finding