Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine Nitrites
- UTI with gram-negative bacteria (E. coli) that reduce nitrate to nitrite
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Above the range
What causes a high Urine Nitrites?
Normal range Negative. Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine Nitrites reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Urine Nitrites?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine Nitrites is Negative. This value is measured in random urine.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | Negative |
| SI range | Negative |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine Nitrites normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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