Urine pH
Track Urine pH levels for acid-base balance and kidney function assessment. Monitor urinary health for optimal wellness tracking.
What is Urine pH?
Urine pH measures how acidic or alkaline your urine is on a scale from 0 to 14. This test reflects your kidney’s ability to maintain acid-base balance and can be influenced by diet, medications, and various medical conditions.
Why is it Tested?
Healthcare providers check urine pH to help diagnose urinary tract disorders, monitor kidney function, and guide treatment for kidney stones. It also helps interpret other urine test results and can indicate metabolic or respiratory disorders affecting body pH.
Normal Ranges
Normal urine pH range:
- Normal: 4.5–8.0
- Acidic: Less than 7.0
- Neutral: Around 7.0
- Alkaline: Greater than 7.0
Most people have slightly acidic urine (pH 6.0–6.5), which varies with diet and time of day.
Reference ranges vary by authority. Track yours across multiple standards with automatic unit conversions in LabsVault.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Abnormal results are not a diagnosis. Always discuss your results with a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.
Very Acidic Urine (<4.5)
Extremely acidic urine may indicate:
- High-protein diet
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Severe dehydration
- Certain medications
- Metabolic acidosis
Very Alkaline Urine (>8.0)
Highly alkaline urine may suggest:
- Urinary tract infections (certain bacteria)
- Kidney tubular acidosis
- Vegetarian diet
- Vomiting or gastric suction
- Some medications
How to Track Over Time
Monitoring pH patterns helps evaluate kidney function and treatment effectiveness. Persistently abnormal pH may indicate underlying metabolic disorders or kidney problems, while pH changes can guide dietary modifications or medication adjustments for kidney stone prevention.
Track your Urine pH results over time
Upload your lab PDFs and see trends automatically.