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UPHB<br />

9572<br />

FPHFL<br />

57309<br />

PHU_<br />

9312<br />

relative acidic urine, and changing the pH may reduce stone formation.<br />

Useful For: Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis Assessment of crystalluria Monitoring the<br />

effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric<br />

acid nephrolithiasis)<br />

Interpretation: Dependent on clinical condition A pH >7 suggests the presence of urinary tract<br />

infection with a urea-splitting organism<br />

Reference Values:<br />

4.5-8.0<br />

pH, Body Fluid<br />

Clinical Information: The pH value is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration. A variety of disease<br />

processes can alter pH values. Determining the pH value of a body fluid may help characterize the nature<br />

of the fluid.<br />

Useful For: Gastric fluid pH can help determine if acid production in the stomach is normal.<br />

Interpretation: Normal gastric fluid has a pH

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