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What causes a low Urine Urobilinogen?

Normal range 0.1-1 mg/dL (1.7-17 µmol/L SI). Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine Urobilinogen reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.

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Common causes of a low Urine Urobilinogen

  • Complete biliary obstruction
  • Antibiotic suppression of gut flora

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What is the normal range for Urine Urobilinogen?

The standard teaching reference range for Urine Urobilinogen is 0.1-1 mg/dL in conventional units, or 1.7-17 µmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in random urine.

Urine Urobilinogen reference range and specimen details
SpecimenRandom urine
Conventional range0.1-1 mg/dL
SI range1.7-17 µmol/L
PanelUrinalysis

Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine Urobilinogen 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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