Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine pH
- Alkaline urine - UTI with urea-splitting bacteria, vegetarian diet
- Metabolic/respiratory alkalosis
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Urine pH.
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Above the range
What causes a high Urine pH?
Normal range 4.6-8 pH units. Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine pH reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Urine pH?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine pH is 4.6-8 pH units. This value is measured in random urine.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 4.6-8 pH units |
| SI range | 4.6-8 pH units |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine pH 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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