Urinalysis and Urine Characteristics

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Normal color of urine

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Pale yellow to deep amber. This color is primarily due to urochrome, a pigment produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin.

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What does a red color in urine indicate?

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Blood, certain foods (like beets), or medications.

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What does a dark amber color in urine indicate?

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Dehydration.

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What does a brown color in urine indicate?

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Liver disease or severe dehydration.

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What does an orange color in urine indicate?

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Certain medications.

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What does a green or blue color in urine indicate?

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Certain medications or some bacterial infections.

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Normal smell of urine

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Faint, slightly ammonia-like odor.

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What does a strong ammonia odor in urine indicate?

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Infection or dehydration.

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What does a sweet or fruity odor in urine indicate?

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Diabetes (presence of ketones).

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Normal findings in urine

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Minimal or no protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, nitrites, or blood.