Normal Result for a Urine Test in Adults

Color                     -              pale yellow

Odor                     -              aromatic, similar to ammonia

Turbidity              -              clear

pH                         -              4.5 – 7.8

Specific gravity    -              1.016 – 1.022

Glucose                -              <0.5 g/day

Ketones                -              none

Protein                 -              none

Bilirubin               -              none

Cast                       -              none to few

Crystals                 -              none

Bacteria                -              none or <1000/mL

RBC                        -              <3 cells/HPF

WBC                       -              < 4 cells/HPF

Chloride                -              110 – 250 mEq/24hr

Magnesium           -              7.3 – 12.2 HPF

Potassium             -              25 – 125 mEq/24hr

Sodium                 -              40 – 220 mEq/24 hr

Uric acid                -              250 -750 mEq/24 hr

*Normal urine output   -              >30 mL/hr